COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Wireless Communications
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CE 360
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to give students the basics of wireless communication; signals and coding; to introduce students to WLANs and WPANs; to give a general idea about cellular and satellite communication systems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain the link level building blocks of transmitters and receivers in wireless systems,
  • will be able to model path loss in wireless channels,
  • will be able to model lognormal shadowing in wireless channels,
  • will be able to understand and/or design wireless PANs,
  • will be able to compare digital modulation techniques,
  • will be able to describe the multicarrier modulations.
Course Description This course will cover basic topics in Transmission Fundamentals; Communication Networks; Wireless Channel; Signal Encoding Techniques; OFDM and Spread Spectrum; Coding and Error Control; Wireless LANs; Bluetooth and PAN; Cellular Networks -4G and LTE; Mobile IP; Satellite Communications.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction Chapter 1 – Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
2 Transmission Fundamentals Chapter 2 – Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
3 Communication Networks and Protocols Chapter 3/4 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
4 Overview of Wireless Communications Chapter 5(6/7/8/9/10) Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
5 Overview of Wireless Communications Chapter 5(6/7/8/9/10) Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
6 Wireless LANs Chapter 11 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
7 Bluetooth and PAN Chapter 12 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Sensor Networks Related publications
10 IoT Related publications
11 Cellular Networks Chapter 13 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
12 4G and LTE Chapter 14 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
13 Mobile IP Chapter 15 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
14 Satellite Communications Chapter 16 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
15 Review/Project presentations
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.Publisher:  Prentice Hall ISBN13:  9780131918351

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
-
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
2
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
-
-
Presentation / Jury
Project
12
2
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
25
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Software Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Software Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design, implement, verify, validate, document, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to apply modern methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in software engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex Software Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Software Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to be able to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices and software applications on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Engineering and Software Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Software Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Software Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest