Mobile Communications

Course content

On completion of this module, the student will be able to

  • understand the principles used in the design of mobile wireless networks
  • explain the likely degradations arising from radio-wave propagation and compare the methods available to overcome them
  • discuss the different modulation and multiple access methods and be aware of their strengths and weaknesses
  • describe the main features of modern mobile wireless networks and recognise the trade offs which have been made in their design decisions
  • be aware of the security issues and the counter measures of wireless networks
  • recognise and understand the future trends in networking 

Content:

  • Technical Basics of Mobile Communication
  • Media Access
  • Wireless Telecommunication Systems
  • Wireless LANs
  • Network Layer Aspects
  • Transport Layer Aspects
  • Mobility Support 

Course information

Code 4213001
Degree programme(s) Computer Science, Computer and Communication Systems Engineering, Computational Sciences in Engineering, Business Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Media Technology and Communications, Industrial and Electrical Engineering
Lecturer(s) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Wolf
Type of course Lecture
Semester Summer semester
Language of instruction English
Level of study Bachelor, Master
ECTS credits 5
Contact person Marvin Plagge