Syllabus ( ELEC 464 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Mobile Communications |
| Course code: |
ELEC 464 |
| Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Saliha BÜYÜKÇORAK EDİBALİ
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| ECTS credits: |
6 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Group study , Lab work
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
ELEC 361 & ELEC 365 |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The principles of mobile communication systems, specifically cellular communication will be taught, and global view of wireless communications will be acquired. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Explain the principles and logic of cellular communications.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Perform systems design, maintenance and development
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Grasp wireless communication channels and examine digital communication systems over wireless channels.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Acquire global view by examining all layers of wireless communication systems.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Term paper
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Distinguish wireless communication systems and standards.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Perform systems design, maintenance and development
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to wireless/mobile communications |
| Week 2: |
Cellular concept |
| Week 3: |
Cell planning |
| Week 4: |
Mobile radio propagation |
| Week 5: |
Mobile radio propagation |
| Week 6: |
Digital modulation |
| Week 7: |
Digital modulation |
| Week 8: |
Digital modulation |
| Week 9: |
Midterm exam |
| Week 10: |
Coding |
| Week 11: |
Coding |
| Week 12: |
Multiple access techniques |
| Week 13: |
Wireless networking |
| Week 14: |
Wireless systems and standarts |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, T.S. Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2nd ed., 2002. |
| Recommended readings: |
Wireless and Cellular Telecommunications, W. C. Y. Lee, McGraw Hill, 3rd ed., 2006.
Wireless Communications, A. F. Molisch, Wiley, 2005.
Wireless Communications and Networks, W. Stallings, Prentice Hall, 2002.
Modern Wireless Communications, S. Haykin, M. Moher, Prentice Hall, 2005.
Wireless Communications, A. Goldsmith, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Fundamentals of Wireless Communications, D. Tse, P. Viswanath, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Principle of Mobile Communication, G. L. Stüber, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
9 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
10 |
10 |
| Homework: |
3,6,9,12 |
10 |
| Quiz: |
13 |
10 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
4 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
4 |
4 |
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| Term project: |
10 |
1 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
1 |
1 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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