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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EEE4614 Wireless Communications Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ALKAN SOYSAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: This is a specialized course on wireless communications engineering. The course aims providing the students the knowledge to analyze, and design wireless communication systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
I. Understand and identify wireless communication systems.
II. Learn propagation, fading, cellular architecture, traffic models.
III. Recognize 3G and 4G technologies.

Course Content

This course introduces the student to wireless communication. The course starts with physical properties of wireless medium. Then it explains the cellular mobile structure. Several modern technologies, like diversity, advanced modulation techniques, 3G/4G/5G mobile systems will be covered.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Mobile Communications
3) Path Loss
4) Path Loss and Fading
5) Multipath Propagation
6) Traffic Analysis
7) Cell Planning
8) Problem Session and Midterm Exam
9) Multiple Access
10) Modulation and Demodulation
11) Diversity
12) 3G Technologies
13) 4G Technologies
14) Ad Hoc Communication

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Introduction to Wireless and Mobile Systems / Edition 3
Dharma P. Agrawal and Qing-An Zeng
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 5
Project 4 20
Midterms 7 27
Final 8 47
Total Workload 141

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 5
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) 3
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 5
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. 3
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 1
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. 3
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 3