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
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The objectives of this course are
to provide students with an understanding of the basics of wireless communications;
to introduce the modeling of wireless channels and the design of transmitters and receivers in wireless systems
to explain the concepts of site planning, installation and configuration.
to provide an overview of practical wireless cellular communication systems
to provide the basic skills needed to simulate and analyze wireless 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 compare the digital modulation techniques,
  • will be able to describe the multicarrier modulations.
Course Description This course will cover basic topics in wireless communications for voice, data, and multimedia. It starts with a brief overview of current wireless systems and standards. We then characterize the wireless channel, including path loss for different environments, random lognormal shadowing due to signal attenuation, and the flat and frequencyselective properties of multipath fading. Next we examine the fundamental capacity limits of wireless channels and the characteristics of the capacityachieving transmission strategies. The course concludes with a brief overview of wireless networks, including multiple and random access techniques, WLANs, cellular system design, adhoc network design and applications for these systems, including the evolution of cell phones.
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Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Wireless Technology Chapter 1 – Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
2 Transmission Fundamentals Chapter 2 – Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
3 Network Architecture, Protocols and TCP/IP Suite Chapter 4 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
4 Antennas & Wave Propagation Theory – Part 1 Chapter 5 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
5 Antennas & Wave Propagation Theory – Part 2 Chapter 5 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
6 Multiple Access Methods &Signal Encoding Techniques – Part 1 Chapter 6 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
7 Multiple Access Methods &Signal Encoding Techniques – Part 2 Chapter 6 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
8 Spread Spectrum Chapter 7 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
9 Cellular Wireless Networks Chapter 10 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
10 Wireless LAN Operation, Structure & Layers – Part 1 Chapter 13 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
11 Wireless LAN Operation, Structure & Layers – Part 2 Chapter 14 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
12 Introduction to GSM Networks Summary of Introduction to GSM, 2/E Lawrence Harte
13 Mobile IP and Wireless Access Protocol Chapter 12 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
14 Satellite Communications Chapter 9 Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William Stallings
15 Overview of Future Wireless Cellular Systems (4G) Summary of Advanced Wireless Networks: 4G Technologies – Savo G. Glisic
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/E William StallingsPublisher:  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 and Computer 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 Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design 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 Computer 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 engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer 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 present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

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

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