Course Description: The course focuses on fundamentals of cellular and wireless communication. We will discuss different concepts in cellular communications such as frequency reuse, propagation, multiple access, power control, handover, and traffic shaping and control. After covering the underlying theory, we will look at two major systems in 2G including GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and IS-95 (or CDMA One). We will cover their historical development and limitations. With the goals of achieving higher data rates and more reliable data communications, we lead to a discussion of higher generation systems such as GPRS (2.5G), EDGE, and then 3G technologies such as CDMA2000 and WCDMA. Wireless area networks (802.11 variations) and Bluetooth will also be covered. Finally, we will talk about LTE and consider technologies for fifth generation networks coming online in the near future.

Specifically we will cover, in Miao, Chapter 1 (Introduction), Chapter 2 (Wireless Network Models), Chapter 3 (Medium Access Control), Chapter 4 (Scheduling), Chapter 5 (Principles of Cellular Systems), Chapter 6 (Power Control), Chapter 7 (Interference Management), Chapter 8 (Association and Handover), and Chapter 10 (LTE). Time permitting we will also cover Chapter 8 (Energy-Efficient Design). We will also cover some material from the first four chapters of Schwengler, and Chapters 8 and 9 (OFDM and MIMO) there.

Prerequisite: An inquisitive mind, knowledge of digital communication systems (EE 506), data communication networks (EE 565), and MATLAB programming experience.

Grading:

• Homeworks: 20%
• Paper Reviews: 20%
• Midterm Exam: 30%
• Final Exam: 30%