Cellular Networks
| Course Code | NET-902 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 2 |
| Lab hours per week | 2 |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course provides a thorough theoretical, analytical, and practical understanding of cellular networks — one of the fastest-growing segments of the wireless industry — and their impact on personal communication, business, health care, and social and ethical use. The course begins with an analysis of the evolution of cellular systems, the different generations of development, and how voice-oriented systems have evolved to accommodate data and video traffic. Theories of radio-wave propagation mechanisms particular to the mobile cellular environment are explored. Statistical modelling is extensively employed to examine the effects of multipath fading, delay spread, and Doppler shift in a mobile environment. Path-loss models are computed and applied for radio network planning. Technical analysis of cellular topology, network planning and capacity-expansion techniques, mobility management, and radio-resource and power management is included. Students also gain insight into various cellular standards and acquire a thorough understanding of GSM/GPRS, CDMA IS95, WCDMA, and the services provided by these technologies. This course contains international elements relating to the telecom industry, standards, and regulations both within and outside North America. |