Mobile Networks and Communications

Unit code: NEE4211 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEE3207 - Analogue and Digital Transmission
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit provides students with advanced theoretical, analytical, and practical knowledge relevant to the design and optimisation of mobile and personal communication systems. Students will develop modelling, simulation, and design skills essential for cellular network planning and performance analysis. Key topics include cell site engineering, capacity calculations, cell splitting and sectoring, as well as access mechanisms such as FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA. The unit also covers radio resource and mobility management, handover processes, spectral efficiency, and quality of service. Students will explore the architecture and operation of modern communication standards including GSM, WCDMA, and LTE, and examine current trends in wireless enterprise systems, standardisation, security, and regulatory frameworks. Through a combination of theory, simulation, and applied analysis, this unit prepares students for professional roles in mobile and wireless communication engineering.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Adapt advanced cell planning and network design techniques to optimise wireless communication systems;
  2. Evaluate wireless network performance using system-level models and quality of service (QoS) metrics;
  3. Propose and implement appropriate software tools to design, simulate, and assess radio network configurations; and
  4. Analyse and interpret the operation and evolution of key mobile communication standards including GSM, WCDMA, and LTE.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Problem solving activity 1 (60mins) (Individual)
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
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Grade: 20%
Laboratory Report (Matlab -10% and Practical – 20%)(1500 words each) (Individual)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 50%
Problem solving activity 2 (minutes) (Individual) (90 mins)

Laboratory Work: This secure assessment ensures accountability by requiring students to perform hands on and lab tasks under supervision. Real-time observation and process-focused questioning verify understanding and application of analytical skills

Assignments: These secure in class assessments have unpredictable problem-solving scenario formats that tests understanding, requires explanation of reasoning and process, and involves applying knowledge to new contexts.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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