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Coursework Regulations
1 All coursework must be submitted via http://technology.stpmoodle.net/
2 Please check the submission date and time and ensure that coursework is submitted on time.
3 Requests for an extension must be in accordance with the guidelines set out in the college regulations, with the necessary documentary evidence to support your request. Refer to The Student Handbook.
4 General guidelines for submission of coursework:
a) All work must be word-processed and must be of a “good” standard.
b) Document margins should not be more than 2.5cm or less than 1.5cm.
c) Font size in the range of 11 to 14 points distributed to including headings and body text. Preferred
typeface to be of a common standard such as Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman for the main text.
c) All work completed including any software constructed may not be used for any purpose other than the
purpose of intended study without prior written permission from St Patrick’s College.
Task 1
Learning outcome (LO 1)
Understand the concept of telecommunication technology and fundamentals of telephony
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
1.1 Examine the concept of telecommunication technology.
1.2 Investigate the history of telecommunications
1.3 Research the technology behind telecommunications
Task 2
Learning outcome (LO 2)
Investigate the telecommunication industries and telecommunication infrastructure
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
2.1 Identify and investigate the modern telecommunication industries
2.2 Evaluate the telecommunication industries and their business strategies.
2.3 Discuss the modern technologies and equipment used in the telecommunication industries
Task 3
Learning outcome (LO 3)
Investigate digital communications and transmission systems
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
3.1 Contraste digital and analogue communications.
3.2 Discuss the Digital Carrier System
3.3 Analyse the technology of multiplexing
3.4 Evaluate the Optical Networks and backbone transmission networks.
Task 4
Learning outcome (LO 4)
Investigate wireless communication and mobile communications
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
4.1 Discuss the range of wireless communication technologies and their use
4.2 Analyse the impact of cellular and voice communications in today’s business.
4.3 Examine Satellite Based services (SBS) and GPS
Assignment title – Telecommunication Technology
Task 1 (LO: 1.1, 1.2 , 1.3, M1, M3, D2)
Write a technical article (essay) of 1200-1500 words on An Introduction to Telecommunications. The article should contain two key parts;
Part 1. A brief history of telecommunications, highlighting the principal developments.
Part 2. A description and explanation of basic telecommunications concepts i.e. the communication channel, communication networks, communications services.
Include figures and diagrams, as appropriate. The article should be suitable for inclusion in a technical journal.
Task 2 (LO 3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,4.2,4.3,M1, M3, D1)
a) Compare digital and analogue communication technology and give Four key reasons why modern telecommunications services are based on digital technology.
b) WITH THE AID OF A SUITABLE DIAGRAM(S) FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
i. Explain and analyse the technology of multiplexing, including its various types
ii. Define; digital carrier systems, backbone transmission networks and optical networks.
Discuss and evaluate these networks as they apply to modern telecommunications.
c) Identify and discuss the major wireless technologies available today and explain their role
in communication development. Include in your discussion satellite technology.
d) Analyse the impact of mobile voice and data communications on today’s business
environment.
Task 3 (LO:2.1,2.2,2.3, M3, D2 & D3 )
a) Identify the key industries within the telecommunications sector.
i. Give one example of an organisation within each of these industries
ii. Evaluate the business strategy of each of the examples in (i)
b) Investigate the telecommunications product sector.
i. Identify the key areas of equipment and technology development.
ii. Discuss the development trends
