Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course student understand principles of wireless systems.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 19.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jyri Hämäläinen, Mehmet Ilter, Riku Jäntti

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jyri Hämäläinen, Mehmet Ilter, Riku Jäntti

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Instructor

Dr. Mehmet Ilter, OIH Building, room B204 (firstname.lastname (at) aalto.fi)

Teaching Team

Dr. Muhammad Sheikh, TUAS Building (firstname.lastname (at) aalto.fi)

Xiyu Wang, TUAS Building (firstname.lastname (at) aalto.fi)

Time and Locations:

– Lec, Mondays: 14:15-16:00 virtual (via Zoom)

– Lec, Wednesdays: 14:15-16:00 virtual (via Zoom)

– Homework, Fridays: 10:15-12:00 virtual (via Zoom)




CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Principles of wireless system engineering. Basic models for wireless communication channel. Wireless link and link budget. Multiplexing principles (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA), duplexing (FDD, TDD), capacity, coverage and interference. Wireless personal area networks. Wireless local area networks. Mobile communication systems.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    – General view of wireless communications systems, historical perspective, overview of modern technologies,

    industry and standardization, trends.

    – Frequency bands for radio communications, channel and propagation models.

    – Multiple access and duplexing techniques, capacity, and interference.

    – Technologies, components, functions, medium access control, planning, optimization, interference

    management, trends in wide area networks/personal area networks.


Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Examination, Quizzes, Pre-Lecture Activities, Project assignments, Homework

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Exam –40%, 

    Homeworks (5 homework assignments) –20%, 

    Project –30%, 

    Pre-lecture assignments (4 pre-lecture assignments) & Quizzes (4 quizzes) –20% 

    (Notice that the sum is 110% of which 10% is given as bonus)



Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours 27 h
    Individual study 100 h

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Estimated hours for the course:

    – 12 lectures x 2 h = 24 h

    – 5 homework sessions x 2 h = 10 h

    – 4 homework preparations x 3 h = 12 h

    – 4 quizzes and preparations x 3 h = 12 h

    – 4 pre-lecture activities x 3 h = 12 h

    – Project assignment = 40 h

    – Preparation for the exam = 25 h

    – Exam = 4 h

    Total hours = 139 hours (~ 5 credits)


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course slides will be available on the website (main reference)

    Participation in the course is highly recommended to keep notes.

    Course is not based on a single source. Supplemental texts will be introduced accordingly


Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    S-72.3216

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ELEC-C7110 (recommended), ELEC-C7230 (or equal knowledge)

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

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