Wireless Communications (DAT610)
Wireless communication has achieved ever-greater popularity in the last two decades, and has already become an important part of our everyday lives. This subject is aimed towards giving an overview of the most important principles and state-of-the-art technologies that are making wireless communications possible.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DAT610
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Fundamentals of wireless communications
- Wireless networking challenges and protocols
- Design principles for mobile and wireless networks
- International standards for wireless networks
Skills:
- Identify the performance, reliability and security challenges in a wireless communication environment
- Evaluate and select the appropriate wireless network technology for a given application and environment
- Design of simple wireless networking protocols
General competence:
- Understanding the fundamental technologies of the wireless networks
- Understanding the theoretical and practical abilities and issues of the various wireless communication technologies
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Project report and written exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 7/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Report | 3/10 | Letter grades | All |
Project report counts 30% and written exam counts 70% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed to get a final grade.The project is carried out in groups.If a student fails the written exam, it is possible to resit next semester. Project report must be taken again next time the subject is lectured.
Coursework requirements
Mandatory assignments mus be approved to be qualified for written exam.
Completion of mandatory individual assignments are to be made at the times that are assigned. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Gianfranco NencioniCourse coordinator:
Gianfranco NencioniHead of Department:
Tom RyenMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Wireless communications (MID260_1) | 10 |