TELECOMMUNICATION DESIGN
ELE5001
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
You will learn the key principles and technologies for mobile wireless standards. The economic aspects of telecommunication systems will also be covered. You learn the process of planning and design of cellular mobile radio base station networks. You will 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, you will be able to use a cellular planning software tool for planning, design and operation of cellular mobile radio base station networks.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDennis Deng
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLearning activities include lectures, student consultations and labs which include project work. Main technical contents of the subject are explained in the lectures. Some challenging topics are elaborated and strengthened in practical classes through problem-solving exercises. System analysis and design are practised in labs and project through specific lab tasks.
Capstone subjectNo
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Lecture notes, laboratory instructions and tutorials
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Year2020
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Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice
Resource TypeBook
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AuthorTheodore S. Rappaport
Year1996
Edition/VolumeIEEE
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An introduction to LTE: LTE, LTE-Advanced, SAE and 4G mobile communications
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChristopher Cox
Year2014
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PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Year2011
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDennis Deng
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 online quizzes (equivalent to 3000 words total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Laboratory reports (equivalent to 1000 words total) | Report | Group | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Equivalent to 1000 words total | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |