Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering

Level:

Undergraduate

Degree Obtained:

Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering

Duration:

Nine semesters

Description:

The Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering prepares students in three main areas, which are:

a)      Telecommunication networks: This area includes topics that are related to current telecommunication systems, such as local area networks, wide area networks, voice, data and video converged networks, cell phone networks, land and satellite microwave systems as well as the standards for the installation of structured cabling infrastructure.

b)      Information technology: This is a set of software-based applications and informatic equipment that makes use of telecommunication networks to transmit and carry out other actions. Other applications include web programming, database and knowledge base design, voice and video applications, programming for mobile devices and vehicle positioning.

c)       Embedded systems: This is an area of knowledge in continuous development in industry, and it refers to electronic systems, including microcomputers, standard inputs and outputs, connectivity and software. A microcomputer can be adapted to almost any type of application, particularly in bringing to life the concept of the Internet of Things, as one of its main advantages is mobility and connectivity. Embedded systems can obtain, process, transmit, and receive information from different sources, including sensors and typical input and output devices. The applications of this sector are limitless and can be seen in the following sectors: automotive, health services, automation of production lines, recreation, commerce, smart cities, and education.

The academic program of the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering is divided into three cycles, which allows the student to choose an appropriate exit point. Students can choose to complete an Associate Degree in the fourth semester, a Technical Bachelor’s degree in the sixth semester, or the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering by finishing the entire academic program.

A telematic engineer has a set of abilities, including managing and directing projects in areas related to the field, in particular in telecommunications and information technology.

In addition to their regular classes, students of the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering have the opportunity to use specialized labs in telecommunications, structured cabling, information security, robotics, and the development of specialized software.

Students in the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering also have the possibility of participating in a large number of academic activities, such as visiting companies, participating in applied research projects, attending academic conferences and student exchanges with universities in Mexico as well as other countries.

The academic program opens the doors to studying a postgraduate degree in Telematic Engineering. Our alumni have chosen to supplement their knowledge with specializations in telecommunications, information technology, business and finance.

Mission of the Academic Program

“The academic program of the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering is committed to excellence in holistic education, in education, and in the development and application of knowledge in the fields of telecommunications and information technology. It also has a commitment to society to have a relevant academic program and to develop applied research that involves students in solving societal problems.”

ProPE 2016-2017

Vision of the Academic Program

UPSLP and the academic program of the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering educate engineers with the highest professional standards.

  • Alumni with all of the relevant competencies needed in their environment and who are recognized in the workplace for their performance and personal qualities.
  • A high percentage of alumni go on to complete postgraduate studies in Mexico or abroad.
  • Certification in areas of importance.
  • English level certified by the British Council.
  • Experience acquired in laboratories, case studies and internships.
  • Capable of handling new technologies and of engaging in lifelong learning.
  • Alumni have a close relationship with UPSLP through courses, professional certificates, specialized certificates, and postgraduate programs.

The Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering has an academic faculty that meets high standards.

  • Seventy-eight percent of faculty has achieved the PROMEP profile recognition, 89% have a Ph.D., and 44% belong to SNI.
  • The faculty works together closely and participates in academic committees that belong to national and international research networks.
  • Research projects are financed by public and private institutions, which allows for the use of additional resources.
  • The academic program is evaluated by the CIEES and is committed to transparency with regards to quality and to the use of federal, state and additional resources.

ProPE 2016-2017

The objectives of the academic program of the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering offered by UPSLP emphasizes five important aspects in the formation of an engineer that result in a solid foundation for successful performance in the workplace.

1) The ability to create and identify solutions for the transport of digital information (communication systems and networks).

2) The use and development of networks for mobile devices and fixed devices.

3) The application of research methods to independently identify problems and to develop solutions.

4) A high level of English proficiency.

5) The acquisition of foundational theories in order to be able to pursue postgraduate education.

The academic program of the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering is divided into three cycles, which allows the student to choose an appropriate exit point. Students can choose to complete an Associate Degree in the fourth semester, a Technical Bachelor’s degree in the sixth semester, or the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering by finishing the entire academic program.

A telematic engineer has a set of abilities, including managing and directing projects in areas related to the field, in particular in telecommunications and information technology.

In addition to their regular classes, students of the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering have the opportunity to use specialized labs in telecommunications, structured cabling, information security, robotics, and the development of specialized software.

Students in the Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering also have the possibility of participating in a large number of academic activities, such as visiting companies, participating in applied research projects, attending academic conferences and student exchanges with universities in Mexico as well as other countries.

The academic program opens the doors to studying a postgraduate degree in Telematic Engineering. Our alumni have chosen to supplement their knowledge with specializations in telecommunications, information technology, business and finance.

Academic Program

Facilities and Resources:

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Students pursuing a Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering have access to the following facilities:

Center for New Technologies

o   Network Laboratory (CCNA-Cisco)
o   Telecommunications Laboratory
o   SUN Technologies Laboratory
o   Open Software Center
o   Structured Cabling (Panduit) Laboratory
o   Computer Architecture Laboratory
o   Specialized laboratories

Software Engineering
Information Security
Commercial Electronics
Digital Processing

•     Software: Maple, Matlab, Interactive Physics, IBM Rational Rose, Oracle, Cisco Packet Tracer, Microsoft Campus Agreement, software to learn English, Solaris, Java, among others.
•     Informatic Services: Internet, Internet 2, Videoconferencing, Digital Storage, Learning Management System (Blackboard), VoIP.
•     Science Summer.

Certifications.

The Bachelor in Telematics –Networks and Telecommunications Engineering gives students the opportunity to take training courses and in some cases, thanks to our strategic partnerships, to obtain industry certificates which are highly valued in the business sector:

Achievements and Highlights

The students and faculty of the Bachelor in Telematics – Networks and Telecommunications Engineering have opportunities to participate in a series of academic, scientific, social and industrial events, which allows them to have great experiences and to earn different achievements and awards. Thanks to these initiatives, students and faculty have participated in the following events:

–       Meeting of young researchers of San Luis Potosí.

–       National Meeting of young researcher of Mexico.

–       Prize in the national challenge by the Mexican Space Agency

–       Prize in research by Antonio Villaseñor

–       International Conference for wireless systems in Peru, Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico.

–       Meeting of university students on Cisco Day

–       Prize in Cisco Netriders event

–       International Conference in Telematics at the Autonomous University of Colima

–       Academic Excellence Scholarships

–       Prize for the academic record

School School Mathematics

– In 2013, the university was recognized for having completed at least 12 years of participation as a CiscoNetworking Program. It is the only university in the country to have maintained the roles of Teaching Center, Support Center and Training Center for the central region of Mexico and the only university in Latin America participating in the Girls PowerTech Acceleration Program, a program of the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

— Track record of high performance in EGEL-Informatics

Dr. Francisco Cruz Ordaz Salazar

Position: Department Head of the Bachelor in Telematics – Networks and Telecommunications Engineering and in Information Technology

Email: francisco.ordaz@upslp.edu.mx

Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Master in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Electric Engineering

Research Levels:: SNI Level 1, PRODEP Profile

Start date at UPSLP:: February 2002

Research areas:: Telematics, Dynamic system analysis applied to communications, simulations of discrete dynamic systems

Collaborations with other educational institutions and businesses: IPICyT, SEGE, UPSLP, COPOCyT, Undersecretary of Indigenous Education

Highlights & Accomplishments:

  • Development of the applied programming laboratory to be used in the application of new technologies in the teaching of programming (2009).
  • Project Coordinator in various projects, including “Project on Diagnostic Services Lending, Training and Evaluation in Certification, Educational Stakeholders and Trainers on the competency standard EC0121, “The Creation of Projects to Integrate the Use of Information and Communication Technologies”, “Administrator Training for SEGE”, which trained 2,455 basic education teachers, 71 leaders, and eight administrators, the implementation of the Certification Center in CONOCER Competencies, a project that started in 2011 and ended in 2015.
  • Project coordinator for “Project for the provision of services for the monitoring, intervention and evaluation of the schools incorporated into the digital skills program for all in the technological and operational component”. Work was done in collaboration with the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, the Technological City of Valles, the Intercultural University Matlapa Campus, the Technological Superior of Rioverde and the Higher Technological Institution of Tamazunchale to achieve coverage of 187 state schools in various municipalities of San Luis Potosí and provide maintenance and connectivity to the Telematic classrooms of the first stage of the HDT project. The translation of the main packages of the XO computers into the Tének and Nahuatl languages was achieved, 50% was advanced for Pame Norte. Ten schools delivering indigenous education were included in the framework of the World Scratch Day in 2012 and 2013, use of technologies in basic education and use of XO computers. 2011-2015.
  • Project leader in the UPSLP for the project “Innovation of a mechatronic prototype for packaging using magnetic levitation technologies with automatic control” in collaboration with IPICyT in 2012.
  • Leader of the project “First Meeting on Information Technology and Communication in Indigenous Education” developed for the Undersecretary of Indigenous Education, the Department of Indigenous, Bilingual and Intercultural Education of the Secretary of Education of the State Government and the Secretary of Education of Nayarit. Workshops and conferences related to IT and the use of the XO in the classroom, and didactic plans were developed to integrate the use of the XO in the classroom. September – November 2012.
  • Collaboration in the project “Development of the technological platform for the sensing, processing, storage and interpretation of signals generated by the human body to support the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases.” 2015.

Dr. Juan Antonio Cabrera Rico

Email: Antonio.cabrera@upslp.edu.mx

Education:Ph.D. in Economic and Administrative Sciences,Institute for Administration and Organization (ORGAZS), Warsaw, Poland Master´s Degree in Computer Science, Center for Scientific Education and Research of Ensenada. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Systems, Technological Institute of San Luis Potosí.

Research areas:

–       Systems and infrastructure for public and private telecommunications networks (cellular phone, data, video, radio and TV)

–       Space telecommunications systems

–       IT and telecommunications services management

–       Innovation, technology transfer and intellectual property for the information technology and telecommunications sector.

 Juan Antonio Cabrera Rico is currently an academic advisor at the Polytechnic University of San Luis Potosí, serving as a full-time research professor in the fields of Engineering in Information Technology and Telematic Engineering, teaching courses in: business development, e-commerce, microwaves and satellites, high speed networks, telematic systems, ITIL, telecommunications legislation, among others. Juan Antonio is a consultant specialized in telecommunications, in innovation in information technology and electronic commerce, and he has been developing multiple projects for different economic sectors in Mexico, such as the automotive, services, chemistry, aerospace, metalworking and other industries. Juan Antonio has vast experience in detecting and implementing technologies to make business processes of companies more efficient; and also to deploy communication services in rural areas where telecommunications services are inaccessible.

Juan Antonio is a telecommunications expert specialized in special systems endorsed by the Federal Telecommunications Institute of Mexico.

Juan Antonio has been academic coordinator and research professor of postgraduate studies in Computer Science and Telecommunications Administration at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) Guadalajara campus, Jalisco. Juan Antonio has served as an academic coordinator of the e-commerce diploma at the same institution and associate professor at the engineering school at ITESO.

Juan Antonio has participated as guest lecturer in different national and international conferences and has been an active member of the IEEE in the area of telecommunications and computer science. He has written different articles for journals of information technology, telecommunications and business.

Juan Antonio has been a guest researcher for multiple universities and institutions participating as a lecturer, and in academic and business projects for a variety of countries, such as Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador and Panama, the United States of America, Canada, Bulgaria and Poland.

Juan Antonio has published different research articles in relation to telecommunications, information technology and innovation; and is the author of the book “Innovations to Reduce the Digital Divide in Latin America”.

Achievements and Highlights:

–       Antonio Villaseñor Award for Innovation in Engineering

–       Prize for the development of a prototype in space systems by the Mexican Space Agency

–       Acknowledgments for the deployment of wireless telecommunications systems for the most marginalized rural areas in Mexico.

–       Recognition by the Center for the Development of Canada, the Ministry of Labor of Argentina, the University of the Andes in Venezuela and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru for communication projects for rural areas.

–       Founding member of the health council of the state of San Luis Potosí, contributing information and communication technology strategies to health projects.

Alumni Profile

The Telematic Engineer combines the knowledge and skills acquired in the fields of telecommunications and computing to analyze, design, develop and implement solutions that allow for the transmission, processing, storage and use of the information handled in operations, administration and efficient telematic networks, as well as the maintenance and updating of existing technology.

Career Paths

  Alumni of the Bachelor of Science in Telematic Engineering has the ability to work in multiple productive sectors, such as:

 –       Telecommunications

–       Information Technology

–       Electronics

–       Companies in any sector that require the management of telecommunications and network infrastructure as well as the management of information technology services.

–       Public institutions

Specific Objectives of the Academic Program as defined in the Development and Continuous Improvement Plan 

  1. Keep the Academic Program updated.
  1. Strengthen the advanced certifications program.
  2. Improve the equipment of specialized laboratories.
  3. Maintain a teaching staff according to the total number of students.
  4. Strengthen the Office of Engagement and Knowledge Transfer.
  5. Strengthen national and international academic cooperation.
  6. Promote the training of teaching staff in new knowledge and emerging technologies.
  7. Maintain a specific program at the institutional level to generate a culture of environmental education.
  8. Establish a program of continuous improvement in the quality of the Academic Program.
  9. Maintain a high percentage of accreditation (above 90%) on the EGEL exam.

Development and Continuous Improvement Plan – 2016-2020

Sites of Interest

 http://ww.ieee.org

http://www.itu.int

http://www.ift.org.mx

http://www.canieti.org

CISCO Academy              http://netacad.com

ORACLE Academy          http://academy.oracle.com

¿Why study a career in Information Technology?   https://academy.oracle.com/pages/infographics/why-learn-code.html

Areas of Weakness among Telematic Engineers. http://eleconomista.com.mx/tecnociencia/2013/03/06/mexico-tendra-2015-deficit-115000-profesionales-tic-idc


For More Information:


Department of Telematic Engineering
item-irtel@upslp.edu.mx