Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Advanced Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET1083 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016 |
EEET1083 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Professor Kandeepan Sithamparanathan
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2804
Course Coordinator Email: kandeepan.sithamparanathan@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 12-8-18
Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Recommended Prior Study
• EEET2369 Signals and Systems 1
• EEET2254 Communication Engineering 1
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Course Description
Mobile and Personal Communication enable people to communicate on the go, anywhere, anytime.
Fast developing technologies are delivering more and more essential and exciting new services.
In this course you will learn the fundamental techniques for the design and analysis of mobile and wireless communication systems.
Topics include Principles of Cellular Communication, Signal Propagation, Signal Fading and Shadowing, Advanced Modulation and Coding, OFDM Systems used in 5G Technology, Teletraffic Calculations, Co-channel and Same-cell Interference, Wireless Link Design, Coverage Prediction, multiple antenna communication (MIMO) and error correction codes.
The practical sessions include using software tools for designing and studying the performance of wireless and mobile communication systems, and using software defined radios (SDR) to emulate wireless transmissions and model wireless signal propagation.
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH073P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) Major: Major: Electronic & Communication Engineering
BH073BIT Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) Major: Major: Electronic & Communication Engineering
BH111ECH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business Major: Major: Electronic & Communication Engineering
PLO 1. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to manage complex engineering projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Analyse principles and operations of advanced wireless and cellular mobile communication systems.
CLO2 Apply a systems engineering approach to describe the concept of wireless communications, signal propagation, wireless channels, calculate link outage probability and coverage areas, perform interference analysis and teletraffic studies.
CLO3 Critically analyse system-level designs for delivering solutions to complex engineering problems as a team.
CLO4 Design wireless communication systems using software tools and hardware modules, such as software-defined radios (SDR), for delivering complex engineering projects.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities including pre-recorded lectures, Tutorials, and Lab Exercises. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Timed and timetabled assessment, 20%, CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment Task 2: Timed and timetabled assessment, 40%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 3: Lab report, 20%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Timed and timetabled lab assessment, 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.