Semester-wise syllabus for B.Tech in Telecommunication Engineering

 

Year 1: Foundation in Basic Sciences & Engineering 

Semester 1 

1. Mathematics-I

   - Calculus, matrices, differential equations. 

2. Physics-I 

   - Mechanics, optics, thermodynamics. 

3. Chemistry/Environmental Science 

   - Basics of chemistry or sustainability principles. 

4. Basics of Electronics 

   - Semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors. 

5. Programming in C 

   - Algorithms, data structures, problem-solving. 

6. Workshop Practice 

   - Soldering, PCB design, basic circuits. 

 

Semester 2 

1. Mathematics-II 

   - Probability, statistics, Fourier series. 

2. Physics-II 

   - Electromagnetism, quantum mechanics basics. 

3. Digital Electronics 

   - Logic gates, combinational/sequential circuits. 

4. Engineering Mechanics 

   - Statics, dynamics, and material properties. 

5. Data Structures & Algorithms 

   - Linked lists, trees, sorting algorithms. 

6. Lab-I 

   - Circuit simulations (Multisim), C programming. 

 

Year 2: Core Electronics & Communication Principles

Semester 3 

1. Mathematics-III

   - Numerical methods, complex analysis. 

2. Analog Communication Systems 

   - AM, FM, PM, modulation/demodulation techniques. 

3. Network Analysis & Synthesis 

   - Thevenin/Norton theorems, filters, two-port networks. 

4. Signals & Systems 

   - Time/frequency domain analysis, Laplace/Z-transforms. 

5. Lab-II

   - Analog communication circuits, signal processing (MATLAB). 

 

Semester 4 

1. Electromagnetic Theory 

   - Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation, antennas. 

2. Digital Communication 

   - PCM, ASK, FSK, PSK, error detection/correction. 

3. Microprocessors & Microcontrollers 

   - 8085/8086, ARM architecture, embedded systems. 

4. Control Systems 

   - Feedback systems, stability analysis. 

5. Lab-III

   - Microcontroller programming (Arduino/8051), digital modulation. 

 

Year 3: Advanced Communication & Networking 

Semester 5 

1. Optical Communication 

   - Fiber optics, WDM, OTDR, optical amplifiers. 

2. Wireless Communication 

   - Cellular networks (2G to 5G), MIMO, OFDM. 

3. Microwave Engineering 

   - Waveguides, RF components, microwave devices. 

4. Elective-I 

   - IoT Fundamentals or Satellite Communication. 

5. Lab-IV

   - Antenna design (HFSS), optical fiber experiments. 

 

Semester 6 

1. Telecom Networks 

   - TCP/IP, OSI model, VoIP, SDN, VPN. 

2. Mobile Communication 

   - GSM, CDMA, LTE, 5G architecture. 

3. Telecom Software & Tools 

   - NS-3, Wireshark, MATLAB/Simulink. 

4. Elective-II 

   - Network Security or Cloud Computing. 

5. Lab-V 

   - Network simulation (Cisco Packet Tracer), 4G/5G testing. 

6. Mini-Project 

   - Example: Designing a small-scale IoT-based communication system. 

 

Year 4: Specializations & Industry Integration 

Semester 7 

1. Internet of Things (IoT)

   - Sensor networks, protocols (MQTT, CoAP), edge computing. 

2. Satellite Communication 

   - Orbits, link budget, VSAT, GPS systems. 

3. Elective-III

   - AI/ML for Telecom or 5G/6G Technologies. 

4. Project Management 

   - Agile, SDLC, cost estimation. 

5. Lab-VI 

   - IoT device integration, satellite signal analysis. 

6. Internship/Industrial Training 

   - Industry exposure (e.g., telecom operators, hardware firms). 

 

Semester 8 

1. Telecom Policy & Regulations 

   - Spectrum allocation, TRAI guidelines, global standards. 

2. Emerging Trends 

   - 6G, quantum communication, network virtualization. 

3. Capstone Project 

   - Example projects: 

     - Designing a 5G network slice for smart cities.  

     - Building a secure VoIP system with encryption. 

4. Viva/Comprehensive Exam 

   - Assessment of core telecom concepts. 

 

Elective Options 

- Network Security: Cryptography, firewalls, intrusion detection. 

- Cloud & Edge Computing: AWS, Azure, fog computing. 

- Radar Systems: Signal processing, target tracking. 

- Wireless Sensor Networks: Zigbee, LoRaWAN. 

- Embedded Systems: RTOS, IoT device programming. 

 

Key Labs & Tools 

- Simulation Tools: MATLAB, NS-3, Cisco Packet Tracer. 

- Hardware: Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, SDR (Software-Defined Radio). 

- Programming: Python, C/C++, embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi). 

- Networking: Configuring routers/switches, Wireshark for packet analysis.