Mobile Networks and Communications

In this unit students will acquire advanced theoretical knowledge, critical analytical and practical skills which can be applied to investigation and resolution of complex problem solving scenarios. The unit material has been developed to enhance students’ modelling and design skills, individual and group project participation and other professional capabilities important to practice as a Mobile and Personal communication engineer. This unit gives an overview of cellular Network design where students are taught Capacity calculations, Cell site engineering, Cell splitting and sectoring. Cellular network access mechanisms such as FDMA, TDMA and CDMA are analysed. Topics of interest such as Simplex, Half Duplex, Full Duplex, DSSS and Frequency Hopping are also taught. The unit further explores Spectral efficiency, Air link interface, Radio resource management, Mobility management, Handover and general Cellular traffic. In addition, Cellular networking, Micro and macro cellular systems, GSM, WCDMA, LTE systems and Mobile data networks are topics the unit covers. The wireless enterprise, PMR, Simulcast, Trunking, Standardisation, Security issues, Regulatory environment, Emerging and Future Standards are also covered to enhance student employability on graduation.