Wireless Communication I
- Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 224 pages
- 21 units
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of wireless communication systems. It covers the evolution of wireless technology, cellular system design, and radio propagation models. Students will learn about modulation techniques, diversity methods, and multiple access schemes. The course also explores practical aspects of wireless network design and optimization, preparing students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of wireless communications.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CIT755, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO MODULATIONPage 136
- UNIT 2: ANALOG MODULATION TECHNIQUESPage 141
- UNIT 3 DIGITAL (BANDPASS) MODULATION TECHNIQUESPage 159
- UNIT 4: DIGITAL BASEBAND AND PULSE SHAPING MODULATION TECHNIQUESPage 174
- UNIT 5: DIVERSITY TECHNIQUES FOR FADING CHANNELPage 180
- UNIT 6 MULTIPLE ACCESS TECHNIQUESPage 187
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CIT755 · UNIT 1: OVERVIEW AND EVOLUTION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
At the end of the course you will need to sit for a final or end of course examination of about three hour duration. This examination will count for 70% of your total course mark.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept and evolution of wireless communication
- Identify the various cellular system generations
- Discuss the three basic radio propagation mechanisms
- Describe various modulation techniques
- Categorize the multiple access techniques
What it prepares you for
- Wireless Network Engineer
- RF Engineer
- Telecommunications Specialist
- Mobile Communication Developer
- Network Planning Engineer
- Telecommunications
- Mobile Network Operators
- Wireless Technology Development
- Broadcasting
- Satellite Communication
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 3: Small Scale Fading: Racian, Rayleigh and Nakagami
This unit covers advanced fading models, including Rician, Rayleigh, and Nakagami, which require a strong understanding of statistical distributions and their application to wireless channels.
- Module 4: Modulation and Diversity Techniques
Unit 3: Digital (Bandpass) Modulation Techniques
This unit requires a deep understanding of digital modulation techniques and their implementation, including advanced concepts like QAM and OFDM, which are essential for modern wireless systems.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 61 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Overview and Evolution of Wireless Communication · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Overview and Evolution of Wireless Communication. Understand the concept of wireless communication and its applications. Study the history and evolution of mobile radio communication.
Unit 2: Modern Wireless Communication System · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Modern Wireless Communication System. Understand the basic components of a cellular system. Study the different generations of wireless communication.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Wireless Data Network · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Wireless Data Network. Understand the different types of wireless data networks. Study the characteristics of PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN.
Unit 4: The Cellular Concept · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: The Cellular Concept. Understand the cell concept and frequency reuse. Study the geometry of hexagonal cells.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Improving Capacity in Cellular System · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Improving Capacity in Cellular System. Understand the advantages of cellular systems. Study the mechanisms for increasing capacity in cellular systems.
- Week 4Module 2: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 1: Wireless Channel Model · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Wireless Channel Model. Understand the concept of channel model. Study the statistical propagation models.
Unit 2: Large-Scale Propagation Model · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Large-Scale Propagation Model. Understand the free space propagation model. Study the relationship between power and electric field.
- Week 5Module 2: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 3: Radio Propagation Mechanisms · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Radio Propagation Mechanisms. Understand the three basic propagation mechanisms. Study the ground reflection model.
Unit 4: Path Loss Model · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Path Loss Model. Understand the empirical path loss model. Study the practical link budget design.
- Week 6Module 2: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 5: Shadowing · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Shadowing. Understand the concept of shadowing. Study the implications for cell planning.
- Week 7Module 3: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 1: Small Scale Fading and Multipath · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Small Scale Fading and Multipath. Understand the concept of small scale propagation. Study the factors affecting small scale fading.
Unit 2: Types of Small Scale Fading · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Types of Small Scale Fading. Understand the types of small scale fading. Study the fading effects due to Doppler spread.
- Week 8Module 3: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 3: Small Scale Fading: Racian, Rayleigh and Nakagami · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Small Scale Fading: Racian, Rayleigh and Nakagami. Understand the small scale fading models. Study the differences between the fading models.
Unit 4: Small Scale Fading: Threshold Crossing Rate, Fade Duration and Scatter Function · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Small Scale Fading: Threshold Crossing Rate, Fade Duration and Scatter Function. Understand the concept of threshold crossing rate. Study the average fade duration and scatter function.
- Week 9Module 3: Mobile Radio Propagation
Unit 5: Channel Classification · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Channel Classification. Understand the different classifications of channels. Study the coherence time and bandwidth.
- Week 10Module 4: Modulation and Diversity Techniques
Unit 1: Introduction to Modulation · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Introduction to Modulation. Understand the definition of modulation. Study the types of modulation techniques.
Unit 2: Analog Modulation Techniques · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Analog Modulation Techniques. Understand the concept of analog modulation. Study the types of analog modulation.
- Week 11Module 4: Modulation and Diversity Techniques
Unit 3: Digital (Bandpass) Modulation Techniques · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Digital (Bandpass) Modulation Techniques. Understand the digital modulation techniques. Study the factors that influence the choice of digital modulation.
Unit 4: Digital Baseband and Pulse Shaping Modulation Techniques · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Digital Baseband and Pulse Shaping Modulation Techniques. Understand the digital baseband modulation. Study the pulse shaping modulation techniques.
- Week 12Module 4: Modulation and Diversity Techniques
Unit 5: Diversity Techniques for Fading Channel · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Diversity Techniques for Fading Channel. Understand the concept of diversity. Study the types of diversity techniques.
Unit 6: Multiple Access Techniques · 2 hours
Read Unit 6: Multiple Access Techniques. Understand the multiple access concept. Study the types of multiple access techniques.
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 5 hours
Review all modules and units. Work on assignments. Prepare for final examination.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on understanding key concepts and formulas.
- Develop concept maps linking radio propagation models (Units 1-5 in Module 2) to their applications in cellular system design (Units 4-5 in Module 1).
- Practice solving numerical problems related to path loss calculations (Unit 4 in Module 2) and modulation techniques (Units 1-4 in Module 4) from the TMAs.
- Focus on understanding the differences between various multiple access techniques (Unit 6 in Module 4) and their applications in different wireless standards.
- Review the advantages and disadvantages of different modulation schemes (Units 2-4 in Module 4) and their impact on power and bandwidth efficiency.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to wireless communication concepts, such as fading, diversity, and channel classification.
- Simulate different fading scenarios (Units 1-4 in Module 3) using software tools to visualize their impact on signal quality and system performance.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CIT755 about?
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of wireless communication systems. It covers the evolution of wireless technology, cellular system design, and radio propagation models. Students will learn about modulation techniques, diversity methods, and multiple access schemes. The course also explores practical aspects of wireless network design and optimization, preparing students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of wireless communications.
How many units does CIT755 have?
CIT755, Wireless Communication I, has 21 units across 4 modules, over 224 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CIT755?
CIT755 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Sciences.
Is CIT755 hard?
CIT755 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and problem solving work.
How long does CIT755 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is CIT755 assessed?
CIT755 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CIT755?
Wireless Network Engineer, RF Engineer, Telecommunications Specialist, Mobile Communication Developer and Network Planning Engineer.