Course Details

INTRODUCTION TO NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

ECE528

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1ECE528YENİ NESİL KABLOSUZ HABERLEŞMEYE GİRİŞ3+0+037,5

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Explain the evolution of the mobile communications and limitations of
existing communication technologies.
Identify key enabling technologies and network architectures which shape
the next-generation communication networks.
Analyse the performance of some techniques and algorithms in simulation
environment.
Apply communication knowledge and software skills to enable industrial
applications.
Course Content This course aims to give an overview of the key concepts and enabling
technologies for next-generation wireless communication systems as well as
the potential benefits and challenges that may arise when implementing them
in the next generation of mobile systems (e.g. 5G and beyond). This course
helps students to understand the practical, theoretical and technological sides
of the evolving communication technologies and key ideas that will influence
the next generation of mobile and wireless communication systems. In
addition, this course is designed in a way to enhance their skills for working in
industry or their knowledge to conduct a research degree in this field
Course Methods and Techniques To facilitate students’ engagement and understanding, different learning and teaching methods are
offered throughout the course. Alongside the interactive lectures, in some classes, we follow the
“blended learning” method whereby online instructions are studied by students at their own pace
before the class and complemented by in-class group activities, discussions, and problem-solving
tutorials. In addition, several in-person/online seminars will be given by invited speakers from both
academiaand industry to give deep-dives in trending research topics and demonstrate real-world
practices. We also encourage students to conduct self-studies on research journals and course videos
to be added on virtual learning site to enhance their understanding. Such strategies enhance
students’ both engineering skills for working in industry and their knowledge to conduct a research
degree.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Abdulkadir Köse abdulkadir.kose@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 5G mobile communications, Xiang, Wei, Kan Zheng, and Xuemin Sherman Shen. Springer, 2016.
Massive MIMO in 5G networks: selected applications, Zhao, Long, et al.. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2018.
5G wireless systems, Yang, Yang, et al.. Springer, 2018.
5G mobile and wireless communications technology, Osseiran, Afif, Jose F. Monserrat, and Patrick Marsch. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Principles of mobile communication, Stüber, Gordon L., and Gordon L. Steuber. Vol. 2. Norwell, Mass, USA: Kluwer Academic, 1996.
Wireless communications, Goldsmith,Andrea. Cambridge universitypress, 2005.
5G mobile communications, Xiang, Wei, Kan Zheng, and Xuemin Sherman
Shen. Springer, 2016.
5G wireless systems, Yang, Yang, et al.. Springer, 2018.
Massive MIMO in 5G networks: selected applications, Zhao, Long, et al..
Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2018.
5G mobile and wireless communications technology, Osseiran, Afif, Jose F.
Monserrat, and Patrick Marsch. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Principles of mobile communication, Stüber, Gordon L., and Gordon L.
Steuber. Vol. 2. Norwell, Mass, USA: Kluwer Academic, 1996.
Wireless communications, Goldsmith,Andrea. Cambridge universitypress,
2005.

Course Category
Engineering %100
Engineering Design %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 5 % 10
Ödev 5 % 20
Proje/Çizim 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
12
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
F2F Dersi 15 3 45
Grup Projesi 1 60 60
Ev Ödevi 5 5 25
Araştırma 3 14 42
Kişisel Çalışma 3 15 45
Final Sınavı 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 232

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the key principles of mobile communication systems
2 Identify the key new generation wireless technologies, their necessity, and their potential to influence future communication systems
3 Analyze various design options for next generation wireless communication systems and enabled applications
4 Demonstrate the ability to design and verify various concepts and applications in simulation environments


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Evolution of Mobile Communication: History of Wireles Communication, Capabilities and Limitations of Earlier Generations
2 5G Development and Evolution: Overview of 3GPP Standardisation Process, Usage scenarios; eMBB, URLLC, mMTC Activity:pre-study, quiz I, problem-solving, interactive lecture
3 Key Enabling Technologies in Radio Access Network (RAN): MmWave, Beamforming Activity:pre-study, quiz II, interactive lecture
4 Key Enabling Technologies in Radio Access Network (RAN): Massive MIMO, Multiple Access Schemes
5 Key Enabling Technologies in Radio Access Network (RAN): Densification and Heterogenous Network, Multi connectivity
6 Key Innovations in Core Network: Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation
7 BREAK
8 Key Innovations in Core Network: Network Slicing, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
9 Industrial Verticals: Automotive (V2X,CAV)
10 Industrial Verticals: eHealth, Energy, Factories of Future, Media/entertainment
11 A Vision on 5G beyond and 6G Wireless Systems: Key Enabling Technologies, Applications
12 A Vision on 5G beyond and 6G Wireless Systems: Open Research Issues
13 A Vision on 5G beyond and 6G Wireless Systems: The Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
14 Towards 6G Wireless Systems: reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, UAV networks
15 Group Project Presentations


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5 4 5 5 2 1 4 5 1 1
C2 5 5 4 5 5 2 1 4 5 1 1
C3 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 1 1
C4 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 1 1

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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