Course Details

NEXT GENERATION MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

ECE529

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
2ECE529NEXT GENERATION MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS3+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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Describing the fundamentals of wireless and mobile communications.
Explaining key enabling technologies and network architectures which
shape the next-generation communication networks.
Demonstrating performance analysis of advanced mobile communication
techniques and algorithms in simulation environment.
Presenting how to transfer communication knowledge and software skills to
enable industrial applications.
Course Content is course aims to provide key concepts and enabling technologies for nextgeneration mobile communication systems as well as the potential benefits and
challenges that may arise when implementing themin the next generation of
mobile and wireless 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 14 3 42
Grup Projesi 1 60 60
Ev Ödevi 5 5 25
Araştırma 2 14 28
Kişisel Çalışma 3 14 42
Final Sınavı 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 227

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 Wireless and Mobile Communications Overview: history and evolution of cellular communications (e.g. 1G/2G/3G/4G), limitations and capabilities Activity:pre-study,interactive lecture
2 Wireless and Mobile Communications Overview: background on fundamentals and key elements of mobile/wireless communications Activity:pre-study, quiz I, problem-solving, interactive lecture
3 Future Wireless Evaluation and Standards: 5G development and evolution, overview of 3GPP standardisation process Activity:pre-study, quiz II, interactive lecture
4 5G NR Network Architecture and Features: NSA/SA deployment, protocol stack, multi-RAT, dual connectivity, ultra-dense networks, heterogeneous networks Activity:pre-study,interactive lecture
5 5G NR Air İnterface: numerology and frame structure, channel coding, waveform and modulation Activity:pre-study, seminar by guest speaker
6 5G NR Transmission and Access Schemes: DL/UL transmission schemes, connection establishment, multiple access Activity:pre-study, quiz III, problem-solving, simulations
7 5G NR Radio Resource Management: resource allocation, scheduling, interference and mobility management Activity:pre-study,problem-solving, simulations, interactive lecture
8 mmWave Communications: enabling technologies, propagation and channel model, directional transmission, use case applications
9 BREAK
10 Massive MIMO and Beamforming
11 Machine Learning for Wireless Communications: data driven intelligence, deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning
12 Cellular Vehicular Communications: V2X applications and requirements, 5G V2X architecture, V2X performance and deployment scenarios
13 Towards 6G Wireless Systems: THz communications, joint communication and sensing
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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