TELECOMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
ELE5TDE
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students learn the key principles and technologies for mobile wireless standards.The economic aspects telecommunication systems will also be covered. Students learn the process of planning and design of cellular mobile radio base station networks. Students gain in-depth knowledge and practical approach in dimensioning base station cell sites, including antenna selection, radio coverage, and interference analysis. Upon successful completion of this subject, students will be able to use a cellular planning software tool for planning, design and operation of cellular mobile radio base station networks.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: David Tay
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ELE5TEL or equivalent
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ELE5TSD
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge on key principles and technologies of modern wireless standards.
- Activities:
- Class test
02. Analyse and design the technical parameters of cellular base station
- Activities:
- Laboratories, class test
03. Simulate RF coverage characteristics of base stations
- Activities:
- Laboratories, project
04. Apply the cell planning process to design a network of base stations.
- Activities:
- Project
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Tay
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 4000-word project report and demonstration of work | 50 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| 3 class tests(equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Laboratories completion | Hurdle Requirement: Attendance to all labs is compulsory and students must submit a report showing they have completed the tasks assigned. | 10 | 03 |