This course teaches the basics of mobile networks, which are the backbone of our digitalized society. We start from the physical wireless transmissions and particularly consider signal design and encoding/decoding for error correction. We then cover the fundamental networking protocols and architectures for cellular networks as well as internet-of-things. Finally, we cover services and applications that the networks support, as well as business aspects related to successful network deployment. The physical transmissions are examined through a multiple-choice exam while the remaining aspects are explored more deeply in seminars and through project work.
Course memo Autumn 2022
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Course presentation
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2022
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Basics of transmission methods, signal encoding, overview of wireless communication.
- Architecture for wireless LAN, PAN and BAN.
- Architecture of the cellphone networks of the current generation.
- Mobile applications, the things internet (IoT), and device-to-device communication (D2D).
- Sustainable development and tele-economy.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to
- explain basic functions in mobile networks and make performance calculations
- discuss the effect of the availability of affordable mobile services and the internet of things (IoT) in a global society
- explain the architecture of existing mobile and wireless networks and compare a network architecture with another
- describe the most important transmission methods, the network protocols and the applications in the cellphone networks of the current generation
- explain, in at sense, environment and sustainability challenges for the IKT sector, included electromagnetic radiation, energy consumption, limited natural resources, environment harmful effects, economic effects (both infrastructure and equipment) and economic and social societal effect
- show their knowledge of mobile networks and services both orally and in writing
- follow the current literature i.e. survey papers, conference contribution and periodical articles in the area.
Learning activities
The course consists of 12 lectures (L), 6 tutorials (T), and 4 seminars (S) of two hours each (except the first lecture which is three hours). Every teaching hour is 45 minutes. The teaching activities will be given in lecture halls and classrooms in Electrum, unless anything else is announced during the course. See the Time Table in Canvas for details.
Tutorials (T1,…,T6) and Seminars (S1,…,S4) will provide formative feedback, while the written examination, project report, and project presentation will involve summative feedback. The project report and project presentation are evaluated together for the project grade, which also determines the final grade in the course.
Detailed plan
This is the detailed plan of the course plan (see the Canvas room for the latest version).
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Activity |
Description |
Readings |
Teacher |
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L1 |
Introduction, Transmission Fundamentals I |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 1, Sections 2.1-2.3, Appendix 2A + Offprint: Appendix B |
Emil Björnson |
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L2 |
Transmission Fundamentals II |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 2.3-2.5, Appendix 2A |
Emil Björnson |
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T1 |
Transmission Fundamentals I |
Problems: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, Offprint |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L3 |
The Wireless Channel |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 6 |
Emil Björnson |
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T2 |
Transmission Fundamentals II |
Problems: 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, Offprint |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L4 |
Mobile Services |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 15 + papers |
Jan Markendahl |
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T3 |
The Wireless Channel |
Problems: 6.1, 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.13, 6.14, Offprint |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L5 |
Signal Encoding Techniques |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 7 |
Ben Slimane |
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L6 |
OFDM and Spread Spectrum |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 8, 9 |
Ben Slimane
|
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T4 |
Signal Encoding Techniques |
Problems 7.5, 7.6, 7.8, 7.13, 7.16, 7.18, 7.19 |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L7 |
Coding and Error Control |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 10 |
Ben Slimane |
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T5 |
OFDM and Spread Spectrum |
Problems 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4 |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L8 |
Wireless Networks |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 11.1-3, 13.1 |
Ki Won Sung |
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T6 |
Coding and Error Control |
Problems 10.2, 10.3, 10.6, 10.9, 10.11, 10.20, 10.21 |
Ozan Alp Topal |
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L9 |
Cellular Networks |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 14 |
Marina Petrova |
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L10 |
Telecom markets, Network vendor business, Mobile operator business, operator revenues and costs |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 15 + papers |
Jan Markendahl |
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S1 |
Seminar 1 |
Selected papers on internet-of-things, WiFi, LWPAN, backscattering, energy efficiency, and energy harvesting |
Emil Björnson, Ki Won Sung |
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L11 |
Infrastructure economics, Network dimensioning and deployment strategies, network cost structure |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 15 + papers |
Jan Markendahl |
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Mid-term Exam |
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S2 |
Seminar 2 |
Project proposal
|
All teachers
|
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S3 |
Seminar 3 |
Papers on 5G cellular networks, machine learning for communications, and visionary papers towards 6G |
Emil Björnson, Ki Won Sung |
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S4 |
Seminar 4 |
Presentation on project progress |
All teachers |
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Project presentations |
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All teachers |
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Project report submission |
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Preparations before course start
Literature
Beard and W. Stallings. Wireless Communication Networks and Systems. Pearson Education, 2016.
Selected papers.
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
Please inform the course coordinator if you have special needs not related to the written exam, and show your certificate from Funka.
- Support measures under code R (i.e. adjustments related to space, time, and physical circumstances, e.g. longer writing time) are always granted.
- Support measures under code P (pedagogical measures) may be granted or rejected by the examiner after you have applied for this in accordance with KTH rules. Support measures under code P are usually always granted for courses given at EECS.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - On-campus digital assessment, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Contacts
Course Coordinator
Teachers
Examiner
Round Facts
Start date
31 Oct 2022
Course offering
- TCOMM TIVNM Autumn 2022-50457
Language Of Instruction
English