Wireless Networks
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IIS3501 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory |
| Curriculum: | I-IT 2009 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Gao, Chao |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The student will gain deeper understanding of wireless broadband and mobile systems and will gain a good starting point for various tasks in working life.
Student's Workload
Total workload 120,
--Class room study 60 h
--After class study 60 h
Contents
Wireless local area networks and wireless broadband access networks. Cellular Communications and Antennas; Mainly GSM and 3G systems with the emphasis on the WCDMA technology. Theoretical models and measuring techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Handouts, Gao C.
Wireless Communications principles and practice 2ed, Theodore S. Rappaport, 2002
The GSM System for Mobile Communications , M. Mouly ja M-B. Pautet.
WCDMA for UMTS, Radio Access for Third Generation Mobile Communications, edited by H. Holma and A.Toskala 2001, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-48687-6.
UMTS Networks, Architecture, Mobility and Services, Kaaranen H., Ahtiainen A., Laitinen L., Naghian S. and Niemi V., Wiley, ISBN 0-471-48654.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and assignments.
Assessment Criteria
1: Understand basics of wireless communication system: frequency band, digital modulation, range of signal, interference, cellular basics, structure of different wireless networks.
3: Know the functionality of common modules in wireless networks, including transmitter, receiver, the functional modules of cellular networks such as BTS, BSC, MSC, etc, calculation of SINR and reuse factor, principles of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA.
5: Deep understanding of wireless signal propagation, channel properties, digital modulation (I/Q diagram, constellation, channel impairment, etc), different MAC protocol used in WLAN, especially CSMA/CA and its performance, multihop network and its key issues.
Assessment Methods
Assignments and Exams. Numeric grading 0-5.