FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Industrial Engineering

CE 360 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Wireless Communications
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CE 360
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to give students the basics of wireless communication; signals and coding; to introduce students to WLANs and WPANs; to give a general idea about cellular and satellite communication systems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain the link level building blocks of transmitters and receivers in wireless systems,
  • will be able to model path loss in wireless channels,
  • will be able to model lognormal shadowing in wireless channels,
  • will be able to understand and/or design wireless PANs,
  • will be able to compare digital modulation techniques,
  • will be able to describe the multicarrier modulations.
Course Description This course will cover basic topics in Transmission Fundamentals; Communication Networks; Wireless Channel; Signal Encoding Techniques; OFDM and Spread Spectrum; Coding and Error Control; Wireless LANs; Bluetooth and PAN; Cellular Networks -4G and LTE; Mobile IP; Satellite Communications.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction Chapter 1 – Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
2 Transmission Fundamentals Chapter 2 – Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
3 Communication Networks and Protocols Chapter 3/4 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
4 Overview of Wireless Communications Chapter 5(6/7/8/9/10) Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
5 Overview of Wireless Communications Chapter 5(6/7/8/9/10) Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
6 Wireless LANs Chapter 11 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
7 Bluetooth and PAN Chapter 12 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Sensor Networks Related publications
10 IoT Related publications
11 Cellular Networks Chapter 13 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
12 4G and LTE Chapter 14 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
13 Mobile IP Chapter 15 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
14 Satellite Communications Chapter 16 Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.
15 Review/Project presentations
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, Cory Beard, William Stallings, ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1st Ed.Publisher:  Prentice Hall ISBN13:  9780131918351

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
-
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
2
8
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
-
-
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
12
2
24
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
25
25
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Industrial Engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, formulate and solve complex Industrial Engineering problems by using state-of-the-art methods, techniques and equipment; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to analyze a complex system, process, device or product, and to design with realistic limitations to meet the requirements using modern design techniques.

X
4

To be able to choose and use the required modern techniques and tools for Industrial Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies efficiently.

X
5

To be able to design and do simulation and/or experiment, collect and analyze data and interpret the results for investigating Industrial Engineering problems and Industrial Engineering related research areas.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Industrial Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively; to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions

8

To have knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of Industrial Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to be aware of the legal consequences of Industrial Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge of the standards used in Industrial Engineering practice.

X
10

To have knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to be aware of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Industrial Engineering; to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Industrial Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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