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 2021
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Course presentation
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Transmission fundamentals, Signal encoding, Overview of Wireless Communications.
- Architecture of Wireless LAN, PAN, and BAN.
- Architecture of current generations of Mobile Networks.
- Mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), and device to device communication.
- Sustainability and ICT.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the basic functionality of mobile networks and be able to do performance calculations.
- Discuss the effect of the availability of affordable mobile services and IoT in a global society.
- Be able to explain the architecture of existing mobile and wireless networks and campare and contrast one network architecture with another.
- Describe the core network protocols and applications in the current generations of mobile networks.
- Explain, in a broad sense, the environmental and sustainability challanges of the ICT-industry (electromagnetic radiation, energy, limited natural resources, environmentally harmful effects, economic effects (of both infrastructures and devices), economic and social effects on society).
- Demonstrate your knowledge of this area both orally and in writing.
- Be able to follow the current literature, i.e. white papers, conference papers, and journal papers in the area.
Learning activities
The course consists of 13 lectures (L), 6 tutorials (T), and 4 seminars (S) of two hours each. Every teaching hour is 45 minutes. Some teaching activities will be given in class rooms and others on Zoom. 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.
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 and overview of the course |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 1 |
Emil Björnson |
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L2 |
Wireless Networks |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 11.1-3, 13.1 |
Marina Petrova |
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L3 |
Transmission Fundamentals I |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 2.1-2+offprint |
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 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L4 |
Transmission Fundamentals II |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 2.3-2.5, Appendix 2A |
Emil Björnson |
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L5 |
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 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L6 |
Mobile Services |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 15 |
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 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L7 |
Signal Encoding Techniques |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 7 |
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 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L8 |
OFDM and Spread Spectrum |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 8, 9 |
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 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L9 |
Coding and Error Control |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 10 |
Ben Slimane |
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T6 |
Coding and Error Control |
Problems 10.2, 10.3, 10.6, 10.9, 10.11, 10.20, 10.21 |
Sara Khosravi |
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L10 |
Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15 |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 12 |
Ki Won Sung |
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L11 |
Cellular Networks |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 14 |
Marina Petrova |
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L12 |
Telecom Markets and Mobile operators |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 15 + papers |
Jan Markendahl |
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S1 |
Seminar 1 |
Selected papers on WiFi, LWPAN, backscattering, energy efficiency, and energy harvesting |
Emil Björnson, Ki Won Sung |
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L13 |
Internet of Things |
Beard C. and W. Stallings: Chapter 12.1-12.2 + papers |
Jan Markendahl |
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S2 |
Seminar 2 |
Papers on 5G cellular networks, machine learning for communications, and visionary papers towards 6G |
Emil Björnson, Ki Won Sung |
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Written Exam |
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S3 |
Seminar 3 |
Project proposal |
All teachers |
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S4 |
Seminar 4 |
Project proposal |
All teachers |
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Project report submission |
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Project presentation |
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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:
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 - Exam, 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
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Course offering
- TCOMM TIVNM Autumn 2021-51329
Language Of Instruction
English