Mobile Communication Networks

Code:

CC411

Acronym:

CC411

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.dcc.fc.up.pt/~slc/aulas/1213/RCM/index.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Master's Degree in Network and Information Systems Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MI:ERS	29	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	4	-	7,5	67	202,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the course, the students are expected to know the main concepts of mobile communication networks such as: technological aspects; 2G, 3G and 4G cellular networks; and services provided by cellular networks.

Program

Mobile Communication Networks comprehends the following topics:
- Technological aspects: radio channel characterization, transmission techniques and medium access control.
- Second, third and forth generation cellular networks: network architecture, medium access, radio planning, mobility management. GSM, UMTS and LTE/EPC systems.
- Wireless LANs and MANs: IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.16 access networks.
- Satellite systems.
- Services provided by cellular networks: voice, SMS, MMS, location-based services. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). SIP/RTP services, VoIP, and Mobile TV.

Mandatory literature

000074377. ISBN: 0-321-12381-6

Complementary Bibliography

Cornelia Kappler; UMTS Networks and Beyond, Wiley, 2009. ISBN: 978-0470031902
Mischa Schwartz; Mobile Wireless Communications, Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780521843478
D. Agrawal and Q. Zeng; Introduction to Wireless and Mobile Systems, CL Engineering, 2010. ISBN: 978-1439062050
000074359. ISBN: 978-0-321-17644-8
000069036. ISBN: 0-471-48654-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course is based on lectures to present and discuss the fundamental concepts of Mobile communication networks (according to the program). Moreover, it encompasses practical examples and assignments to be solved by the students.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Communication engineering > Telecommunications engineering
Technological sciences > Technology > Telecommunications technology > Terrestrial mobile technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	58,50
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The evaluation will be based on a set mid-term exams, plus final exam.
Eligibility requirements to pass the course:
1) Students must attend over 3/4 of the lectures that are given;
2) Students must have a grade of at least 8 (in 20) in the evaluation of the mid-term exams, in order to become eligible for the final exam.
Students with an overall grade equal to or higher than 10 in the mid-term exams do not need to take final exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade (CF) is the weighted average of the grades obtained in the three mini-term exams (CT) and final exam (CE) on a scale of 0 to 20:
- If the student chooses not to take the final exam, the final grade will be:
CF = 1/3×(CT1+CT2+CT3)

- If the student chooses to take the final exam, the final grade will be:
CF = 1/6×(CT1+CT2+CT3+3×CE)

- In situations where the student has to attend the final exam for final approval in the class (because the weighted average of all the evaluation components is between 8 and 10 points), the final grade is given by:
CF = 1/6×(CT1+CT2+CT3+3×CE)

Classification improvement

CF = 1/6×(CT1+CT2+CT3+3×CE)