Course
Wireless Communications (DAT610)
Course description for study year 2013-2014. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
DAT610
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Time table
Content
The subject provides an overview of the history, the main principles and system architectures of wireless and mobile communications and the development towards the systems of today. Examples from important systems such as GSM and UMTS are discussed. Different techniques for resource sharing in mobile communications (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA) and methods for calculating system capacity are described. Different wireless standards like 802.15 (bluetooth), 802.11 (WLAN), 802.16 (WiMAX) will also be discussed. In addition, certain wireless and mobile applications and services are discussed, such as location-based services. Techniques for mobility management using IP, such as Mobile IP, are briefly treated.
Learning outcome
Students will learn
Fundamentals of wireless communications
Wireless networking challenges and protocols
Design principles for mobile and wireless networks
Security challenges in wireless networks
International standards for wireless networks
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 55/100 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | Inspera assessment | — | — |
| Homeworks | 45/100 | Letter grades | All | — | — | — |
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Tom RyenCourse teacher:
Gianfranco NencioniCourse coordinator:
Gianfranco NencioniMethod of work
4 hours lectures and projects.
Lecture language is English.
Open for
Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Course assessment
Form and/or discussion.
Literature
E. Cayirci and C. Rong, "Security in Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks," John Wiley and Sons, January 2009
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1