ELE302 Access in Wireless Networks
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Rebekka Olsson Omslandseter
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
IKT204-G Data communication and ELE213-G Signal Processing, or the equivalent.
Course contents
Wireless propagation in general, antennas and radio signals. Channel properties. Baseband and digital modulation principles. Access mechanisms. FEC. Various communication systems such as NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, LTE, etc.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
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understand signal propagation in cables and be able calculate cable- and antenna-interface properties
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understand and be able to calculate propagation model in wireless medium
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understand various baseband and modulation schemes and be able to compare the differences
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understand different medium access mechanisms and the underlying principles
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have knowledge of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), spread spectrum and code division multiple access (CDMA)
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understand the concept of FEC and be able to make basic calculations
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have an overview of the most important wireless technologies (NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, LTE, etc.)
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be able to distinguish different characteristics of communication systems and choose the right technology for a particular system
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be able to convey professional knowledge in writing
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be able to participate in professional discussions within communication and share their experiences with others
Examination requirements
Compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the examination. Information about compulsory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises.
Estimated workload for the average student is approximately 200 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics Fysikk 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hours written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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ELE215 – Access in Wireless Networks | 7.5 |
ELE203 – Mobile Communication | 3 |
ELE208 – Signal Processing | 2 |