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Integrated voice, data and video networks.
Network management and optimal use of resources.
Mobile communications networks ovewiew. Propagation,
static and dynamic channel assignment, traffic control.
Mobility issues in integrated services networks. Intelligent
network services overview
References
de Prycker, Martin. Asynchronous Transfer Mode - Solution for
Broadband ISDN. Ellis Horwood Ltd., 1991
Girard. Andre. Routing and Dimensioning in Circuit-Switched
Network Addison Wesley, 1990
Schwartz, Mischa. Telecommunication Nemrks: Protocols, Modelling
and Analysis. Addison Wesley. 1987
Spragins, J.D., Hammond, J.L. and Pawlikmki, K.
Telecommunications: Protocols and Design. Addison Wesley, 1991
This list of books will be complemented by reference to specialist
research papers
~E750 Digital Spectral Estimation
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of the first
year of the Graduate Diploma in Computer
Systems Engineering or a four year degree in
engineeringlscience
Instruction: lecture/tutoriaI/laboratory
Assessment: assignment/project/tests
A second-year subject in the Graduate Diploma in Computer
Systems Engineering.
Subject aims
To introduce the principles and techniques used in
performing digital power spectral estimation.
Subject description
The following topics will be covered:
principles of multirate digital signal processing
estimation of spectra from finite-duration observation of
signals
nonparametric methods for power spectrum estimation
parametric methods for power spectrum estimation
minimum variance spectral estimation
eigenanalysis algorithms for spectrum estimation.
References
Printed lecture material.
Kay, S.M. Modern Spectral Estimation: Theory and Application.
Prentice Hall. 1988
Proakis, J.G. and Manoklakis, D.G. Digital S~gnal Processing: Principles,
Algorithms and Applications. 2nd ed. MacMillan, 1992
EF180 Engineering Physics
No. of hours per week: two and a half hours
Instruction: lectures and laboratory work
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with scientific
concepts, fundamental to engineering sciences, an essential
bridge from secondary education into professional
engineering.
Subject description
Electricity and magnetism, d.c. circuits, linear and rotational
dynamics, kinetic theory of gases, atomic physics, optics,
wave motion, fluid mechanics.
Textbooks
Serway, R.A. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics.
3rd ed, updated version, Saunders, 1992
Optional: Study Guide, to accompany above, Serway and Gordon, 3rd
ed
EF190 Professional Studies
No. of hours per week: two hours for first
semester and one hour for second semester
A first-year subject for all degree courses in engineering
which provides an introduction to the communication skills
required by professional engineers.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to develop the following skills during the
investigation of major projects in the areas of management
and learning and engineers and the environment:
role of communications in investigating problems and
implementing solutions;
information gathering and research skills;
learning and problem solving skills;
teamwork and negotiation skills;
effective presentation of technical material to
demonstrate an understanding of social and
environmental issues;
critical analysis of data provided by technical and lobby
groups.
References
Arnold, Gleeson and Peterson. Moving into Management.
Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1991
EF190 - Communications Project Book
EF190 - Professional Studies Student Guide
EF611 Management Fundamentals
No. of hours per week: four hours
A first year compulsory subject in the Graduate Diploma in
Management.
Subject aims and description
An introductory study of industrial development and the
growth of managerial functions leading to an understanding
of the complexities of managing an enterprise in the
business world of today. The importance of innovation and
entrepreneurship is stressed.
As with other core subjects within the course, the study will
integrate key elements - financial, human and
organisational - of management.
It includes a general introduction to management theories,
to fundamentals of finance, to human and organisational
aspects of management and to fundamental legal concepts
of organisation.
References
Gaffikin, M. Principles of Accounting. 3rd ed, HBJ, 1993
Robbins, S.P. Organisational Behavioul: 4th ed. Prentice Hall, 1989
EF612 Engineering Management
No. of hours per week: two hours for two
semesters
A first year elective subject in the Graduate Diploma in
Management.
Subject aims and description
Management is a key element in all areas of engineering.
This unit is directed at the elements of managment as they
particularly relate to project, site and plant management. As
with other subjects within the course, the key elements of
management - financial, human and organisational and
legal - will be integrated.
An introductory subject addressing core areas of engineering
management with focus on project, life cycle and plant
management. Considerations include: project initiation,
implementation and termination, financial and legal
requirements, life cycle costing, plant procurement,
operation, reliability maintenance, update and disposal.