ele5pmc personal mobile comm.
PERSONAL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
ELE5PMC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The unit continually evolves with time to reflect the current developments in the field of radio-based communication systems, including cellular mobile telecommunications (3G & 4G), satellite, global positioning systems and radar. The topics include the mobile radio propagation environment and path loss models, cellular concepts, multiple access and division techniques, channel allocation, antenna design, software defined radio and communications systems management. After the successful completion of this unit, the student will gain systems knowledge of mobile radio communications and develop the ability to perform radio link calculations and performance assessment using industry standard hardware and software.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Devlin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE3CMN or ELE5FCM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE4ACS
Equivalent subjects None
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to mobile communication engineering | Prescribed | Hernando, J.M. and Perez-Fontan, F. | ANTECH HOUSE PUBLISHERS, 1999. |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Devlin
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 70 | |
| three 500-word laboratory reports | 20 | |
| two 500-word assignments | Hurdle requirements: In order to pass the subject students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 10 |