EEE5603 Wireless CommunicationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
EEE5603 Wireless Communications Spring 3 0 3 12
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: Non-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 course aims to teach physical characteristics of wireless medium and several technologies that are specifically designed for transmission over wireless media. Specifically, the students will identify path loss, shadow fading, multi-path fading and diversity. Different wireless channel models will be introduced and their capacity will be analyzed. Students will have the knowledge of modern wireless technologies, such as multi-carrier modulation and OFDM, spread spectrum and CDMA, and multiple antenna systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe physical medium of a wireless channel,
2. Explain path loss, shadowing and multi-path fading,
3. Describe the effects of time, frequency and space diversity,
4. Gain knowledge on combining techniques,
5. Apply capacity analysis to wireless channel models,
6. Explain multi-carrier modulation and OFDM,
7. Describe the advantages of spreading the spectrum and CDMA,
8. Gain knowledge of multiple antenna systems and MIMO technology
9. Have a broad understanding of multi-user systems

Course Content

Characteristics of wireless channels, such as path loss, shadowing and fading. Different channel models and their capacity calculations. Modern wireless communication technologies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of wireless communications
2) Path loss and shadowing models
3) Statistical fading, narrowband fading
4) Wideband fading
5) Capacity of wireless channels
6) Adaptive techniques in wireless communication channels
7) Diversity and combining
8) Comparison and discussion of previously mentioned methods. Midterm
10) Multicarrier systems, OFDM
11) Spread Spectrum and CDMA
12) WCDMA and 3G systems
13) Multiple antenna systems, MIMO
14) Multi-user systems

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wireless Communications, Andrea Goldsmith, Cambridge University Press
References:

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
Project 4 50
Midterms 8 60
Final 4 48
Total Workload 200

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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.