Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. ALKAN SOYSAL
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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. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Overview of wireless communications |
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2) |
Path loss and shadowing models |
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3) |
Statistical fading, narrowband fading |
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4) |
Wideband fading |
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5) |
Capacity of wireless channels |
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6) |
Adaptive techniques in wireless communication channels |
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7) |
Diversity and combining |
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8) |
Comparison and discussion of previously mentioned methods.
Midterm |
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10) |
Multicarrier systems, OFDM |
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11) |
Spread Spectrum and CDMA |
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12) |
WCDMA and 3G systems |
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13) |
Multiple antenna systems, MIMO |
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14) |
Multi-user systems |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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4) |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
3 |
6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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