Micro-Credential in Transmission Network Fundamentals

Duration

2 Months (8 Weeks)

Mode of Delivery

Online/ Face to Face

Online

Application

Programe Overview:

This program is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and skills related to the structure, operation, and management of modern transmission networks. This program is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in electrical engineering, energy systems, telecommunications, or infrastructure management. Participants will gain foundational insights into high-voltage power transmission systems, including the design and function of substations, transmission lines, network topology, grid integration, and protection mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on the technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of transmission networks in the context of growing demands for energy efficiency, grid reliability, and renewable energy integration. Learners will explore real-world case studies, system models, and current practices in network control and maintenance. The course also highlights emerging trends such as smart grids, digital substations, and grid modernization strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course participants should be able to:

  • Explain basic and advanced telecommunication Switching.
  • Analyse the switching performance and design to improve the performance.
  • Assess Broadband Communication Networks, Network Traffic Control and bandwidth Allocation for multimedia communication by means of broad literature survey.
  • Propose a low cost and low blocking probability switching network.
  • Design different types of telecommunication switching networks by means of an assignment using valid online resources.
  • Present on the topics related to transmission network fundamentals.

Course Progression

Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:

  • Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering

Assessments

  • Continuous Assessment 60%
  • Final Examination 40%

Study Plan for Micro-Credential in Transmission Network Fundamentals

Week 1

(6 Hrs.)

 

Introduction and Overview.

  • Switching and Transmission.
  • Roles of Switching and Transmission.
  • Telephone Network Switching and Transmission Hierarchy

Introduction and Overview.

  • Multiplexing and Concentration.
  • Timescales of Information Transfer.
  • Broadband Integrated Services Network

 

Lecture and discussion

 

Week 2

(6 Hrs.)

 

 

Circuit Switch Design Principles.

  • Space-Domain Circuit Switching.
  • Time-Domain and Time-Space-Time
  • Circuit Switching

Fundamental Principles of Packet Switch Design.

  • Packet Contention in Switches.
  • Fundamental Properties of
  • Interconnection Networks.
  • Sorting Networks.
  • No blocking and Self-Routing
  • Properties of Close Networks

Lecture and discussion

Week 3

(6 Hrs.)

 

 

Switch Performance Analysis and Design Improvements.

  • Performance of Simple Switch
  • Designs.
  • Design Improvements for Input
  • Queuing Switches.
  • Design Improvements Based on Output Capacity Expansion.

 

Lecture and discussion

 

  • Week 4
  • (6 Hrs.)
  •  
  •  

Advanced Switch Design Principles.

  • Switch Design Principles Based on Deflection Routing

Advanced Switch Design Principles.

  • Switching by Memory I/O.
  • Design Principles for Scalable Switches.

 

Switching Principles for Multicast,

MultiMate and Multimedia Services.

 

  • Multicast Switching.
  • Path Switching.

 

 

 

Written Test

Week 5

(6      Hrs.)

 

 

Basic Concepts of Broadband Communication Networks.

  • Synchronous Transfer Mode.
  • Delays in ATM Network.
  • Cell Size Consideration.
  • Cell Networking, Virtual Channels, and Virtual Paths.

 

Basic Concepts of Broadband

Communication Networks

  • ATM Layer, Adaptation Layer, and
  • Service Class.
  • Transmission Interface.
  • Approaches toward IP over ATM.

 

Lecture and discussion

Week 6

(6      Hrs.)

 

 

Network Traffic Control and Bandwidth Allocation.

  • Fluid-Flow Model: Deterministic.
  • Fluid-Flow On-Off Source Model:
  • Stochastic Treatment.

 

Network Traffic Control and Bandwidth Allocation

  • Traffic Shaping and Policing.
  • Open-Loop Flow Control and
  • Scheduling.
  • Closed-Loop Flow Control

 

Presentation

Week 7

(6      Hrs.)

 

 

Packet Switching and Information Transmission.

  • Packet Switching and Information
  • Transmission.
  • Duality of Switching and
  • Transmission.
  • Parallel Characteristics of Contention
  • And Noise.
  • Cols Network with Deflection Routing.

 

Packet Switching and Information Transmission.

  • Route Assignments and Error-
  • Correcting Codes.
  • Close Network as Noiseless Channel-
  • Path Switching.
  • Scheduling and Source Coding.

Submission of Assignments

Week 8

 

Final Examination

Conclusion Session

Awarding of Certificates

Presentation by VC or Representative of VC

 

Why Micro-Credential in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia?

Micro-credentials in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia offer a flexible, targeted, and accelerated pathway of acquiring industry-relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s evolving job market. Designed for students, professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill or reskill, credentials offer learning experiences and formally recognized certifications, with enhanced employability, and serving as stepping stones to higher qualifications. LUC’s micro-credential programs are supported by strong academic frameworks and offer clear progression pathways into full-fledged degree programs. After completing this Micro-credential course, professionals can use their updated skills to apply for promotions or switch to a different job role.

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