Syllabus ( ELEC 666 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Wireless Communications |
| Course code: |
ELEC 666 |
| Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Saliha BÜYÜKÇORAK EDİBALİ
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
ELEC 362, ELEC 461 |
| 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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Apply the principles and logic of cellular communications.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Grasp wireless communication channels and examine digital communication systems over wireless channels.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
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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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Distinguish wireless communication systems and standarts.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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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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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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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
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| Week 7: |
Digital modulation
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| Week 8: |
Digital modulation
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| Week 9: |
Midterm exam |
| Week 10: |
Error Control Coding
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| Week 11: |
Error Control Coding
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| Week 12: |
Multiple access techniques |
| Week 13: |
Wireless networking
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| Week 14: |
Wireless systems and standarts |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final exam
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| 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: |
14 |
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: |
10 |
4 |
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| Term project: |
20 |
1 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
1 |
1 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
12 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
12 |
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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