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 DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Introduction 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
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
A.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 WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
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 Workload
300
Total Workload / 30
10
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
