Fundamentals of wireless communications and networking, with emphasis on first, second, and third generation cellular systems and satellite communication. Topics include point-to-point signal transmission through a wireless channel, cellular capacity, multi-user transmissions, and mobility management.
CSCE 2610, MATH 2730
Wireless Communication Networks & Systems; Beard, Pearson. ISBN 9780133594171
- Calculate path loss, bit error rate and channel capacity in various wireless channel conditions.
- Model various analog and digital modulation techniques mathematically as well as demonstrate their applications.
- Describe advanced multiplexing techniques such as spread spectrum and OFDMA including their advantages, disadvantages and applications.
- Design channel coding schemes for error control.
- Describe the architecture and physical and MAC layers of Wireless LANs, Wireless PANs and cellular networks including 4G and LTE.