Course
Introduction to 5G (E-DAT302)
The Fifth Generation (5G) of the mobile networks aims to revolutionize the wireless communication by opening to new services.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026
Fakta
Emnekode
E-DAT302
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
Litteratur
Content
The subject first introduces the different techniques and technologies in the physical and datalink layers of the 5G New Radio (NR) Air Interface. After introducing the cellular network, the 5G architecture principles will be explained and the enabled new use cases and applications will be described. The enabling network paradigms (network slicing, softwarization, virtualization, and edge computing) will be introduced. The 5G Radio Access Network and Core Network will be presented in detail. Finally, the deployment of the various 5G elements will be discussed.
Learning outcome
A candidate when completed and passed course, will have the following learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of the technologies and paradigms that enable 5G
- Understanding of the 5G architecture principles and the related capabilities and challenges
- Knowledge of the 5G use cases and the architecture functions
- Understanding of how 5G achieves high performances
- Ability to identify the possible 5G deployment and design options
Forkunnskapskrav
Ingen
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Basic knowledge on computer networks.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 1/1 | 2 Hours | Letter grades |
Digital exam
Fagperson(er)
Course coordinator:
Gianfranco NencioniMethod of work
- Mix of video lectures and online/physical meetings
- Week 38, 19th September: one physical/online introductory lecture
- Weeks 39-46: 8 2h video lectures (one per week)
- Week 48: exam
Reading list
- Video lectures and related slides
- Textbook (optional)
- C. Beard and W. Stallings; Wireless communication networks and systems;Pearson Education Ldt; 2016
- W. Stallings; 5G wireless: a comprehensive introduction; Addison WesleyProfessional; 2021
- Additional material indicated in the lecture notes
Åpent for
Emneevaluering
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1
