Wireless Communications (DAT610)
Wireless communication has achieved ever-greater popularity in the last two decades, and has already become an important part of our everyday lives. This course is aimed towards giving an overview of the most important principles and state-of-the-art technologies that are making wireless communications possible.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Course code
DAT610
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course provides an overview of the history, the main principles and system architectures of wireless and mobile communications and the development towards the todays' systems. Different techniques and technologies for physical layer (e.g., wireless channel and modulation) and the data link layer (e.g., media access control and error control) are described. Network and transport layers are briefly treated with a particular focus on the further challenges and constrains given by the wireless communications. Different wireless short- and medium-range network architectures, such as IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth and ZigBee), are presented. The evolution of the mobile architectures (i.e., GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G) is introduced. Low-power long-range network architectures (i.e., LoRa/LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and LTE-M) are also presented. The security threats and available security tools and techniques in wireless networks will be also discussed. In addition, certain wireless and mobile applications and services can be also discussed, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Multi-access Edge Computing, Industry 4.0 and Smart City.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Fundamentals of wireless communications
- Wireless networking challenges and protocols
- Design principles for mobile and wireless networks
- International standards for wireless networks
Skills:
- Identify the performance, reliability and security challenges in a wireless communication environment
- Evaluate and select the appropriate wireless network technology for a given application and environment
- Design of simple wireless networking protocols
General competence:
- Understanding the fundamental technologies of the wireless networks
- Understanding the theoretical and practical abilities and issues of the various wireless communication technologies
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Project report and written exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 7/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
| Report | 3/10 | Letter grades | All |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory assignments mus be approved to be qualified for written exam.
Completion of mandatory individual assignments are to be made at the times that are assigned. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Gianfranco NencioniHead of Department:
Tom RyenMethod of work
4 hours lectures per week, in addition to assignments and project.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Wireless communications (MID260_1) | 10 |
