Information Package

Ph.D. on Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEM635

MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Course Code
EEM635
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn main parameters in mobile communication systems design.
  2. Learn channel modeling in mobile communications, propagation models.
  3. Learn indoor and outdoor mobile communications.
  4. Learn cellular system concept, frequency repetition, interference, system capacity, service degree, cell division.
  5. Learn sectoring, traffic computation, frequency planning.
  6. Learn multicarrier modulation, spread spectrum, multiuser systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIntroduction to mobile telecommunications theory. Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM). Security. Satellite-based systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Effects of factors and limitations on mobile communication systems design
2nd Week Main parameters in mobile communication systems design
3rd Week Channel modeling in mobile communications, propagation models
4th Week Effects of atmospheric events on propagation, dispersion, reflection, scattering and duck effect
5th Week Received signal and noise power
6th Week Indoor and outdoor mobile communications
7th Week Effects and mitigation of fading and shadowing
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Calculation of the sources and effects ISI in mobile communication systems
10th Week Diversity techniques
11th Week Cellular system concept, frequency repetition, interference
12th Week System capacity, service degree, cell division, Sectoring, traffic computation, frequency planning
13th Week Multicarrier modulation, spread spectrum, multiuser systems
14th Week Cellular systems and infrastructure-based wireless networks, adhoc wireless networks
Recommended or Required ReadingA.F. Molish (2005), Wireless Communications, John Wiley & Sons;
A. Goldsmith (2006), Wireless Communications, Cambridge.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 12
Quiz 2 13
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 35 70
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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