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Module Title	Wireless/Mobile Communications
Module Code	EE452
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Jennifer McManis	Office Number	S330
Level	4	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the design of wireless networks and inparticular to illustrate the differences between fixed and mobile voice and data networks. Thedesign of cellular networks will be motivated in terms of the properties of wireless signaltransmission. GSM, GPRS, and UMTS cellular networks will be used as examples of cellularnetwork technology. Medium access control for packet oriented wireless networks will bediscussed with examples from data-oriented network technologies such as WiFi (IEEE 802.11family), WiMax (IEEE 802.16 family) and Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15). Quality of Service supportfor these policies will be presented.

Learning Outcomes

1. Calculate loss for radio signals using various loss models.calculate and compare the performance of various signal modulation techniques, describe spreadspectrum techniques, and calculate spreading codes using different methods.2.3. derive a cellular coverage system using a basic loss model.Describe the principles of mobility and handover, and compare the performance of various handovertechniques.4.Describe the protocols and architectures of various cellular and wireless networks including GSM, GPRS,UMTS, WiFi, WiMax, and Bluetooth.5.Describe Quality of Service support for various wireless networks and assess basic performanceparameters.6.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	36
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	76.5

Total	112.5
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

introductionreview of basic networking principles such as layered architecture and connection-oriented vs.connectionless service. Summary of major issues differentiating wireless and wired networks: radiotransmission, mobility and handover, connectivity.radio transmissionantennas and propagation, loss models, signal encoding.cellular systemsdesign of cellular systems based on a simple loss model. Concepts of channel reuse, signal interferenceratio, system capacity.traffic engineeringErlang''''''''s formula and its application to cellular systems.cellular networksbasic properties of cellular networks, mobility and handover. Evolution of cellular networks from voice todata oriented traffic. Generations of cellular networks from 1G to 4G illustrated using GSM, GPRS, andUMTS.data-oriented wireless networksWiFi, WiMaX, and Bluetooth. Emphasis on MAC layer issues. QoS and Mobility support.simulation of wireless networksIntroduction to NS-2 and modelling of wireless networks.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Indicative Reading List

Pre-requisite learning Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). No recommendations listed Pre-Requisite This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. none Co-Requisites Coursework Breakdown Type Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Project simulation assignment 6 10 Week 23 Project simulation assignment 6 15 Week 30

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

GCTC

Grad Cert. in Telecommunications Eng.

GTC