The full potential of 5G is only beginning to unfold. This course equips you with a solid foundation and deep understanding of 5G capabilities—unlocking the future of connectivity and empowering you with cutting-edge skills.
Content
The Fifth Generation (5G) of the
mobile networks aims to revolutionize the wireless communication by opening to new
services.
The subject first introduces the different techniques and technologies in the physical and datalink layers of the 5G New Radio (NR) Air Interface. After introducing the cellular network and the evolution towards the Sixth Generation (6G ), the 5G architecture principles will be explained the new use cases and applicationsenabled by 5G will be described. The enabling network paradigms (network slicing, softwarization, virtualization, and edge computing) will be introduced. The 5G Radio Access Network and Core Network will be presented in detail. Finally, the deployment of the various 5G elements and the private 5G will be discussed.
Knowledge of the technologies and paradigms that enable 5G
Understanding of the 5G architecture principles and the related capabilities and challenges
Knowledge of the 5G use cases and the architecture functions
Understanding of how 5G achieves high performances
Ability to identify the possible 5G deployment and design options
This is an online course
Mix of video lectures and online/physical meetings
8 2-hour video lectures. It will be released one lecture per week.
Every second week there will be also an one-hour Q&A session
Mix of video lectures and online sessions.
Introduction to the course: 16th of February.
Q&A sessions: TBA.
Home written exam of 2 hours with open-ended questions
Read more about the admission requirements here: Universitet og høgskole - Samordna opptak. If you apply on the basis of formal competence , the necessary documentation must be uploaded at the same time as you apply.
Admission requirements for foreign education
You must document their higher education entrance qualification according to the GSU-list. You can find more information about the GSU-list here by choosing the country where your education is taken. The language requirement is mandotary for English and Norwegian.
You must must upload an offical translated diploma in either English or a Scandinavian language before submission.
Language requirements
Applicants with Norwegian or English as a second language must document sufficient knowledge of Norwegian or English.
You can also go to Samordna opptak to see which countries require an English test (GSU list).
If you do not meet the language requirements above you may apply on the basis of prior learning. If the default language at work is english, please upload a document from your manager/HR manager that confirms your language proficiency.
Admission based on prior learning (realkompetanse)
If you wish to apply for admission to higher education, are aged 25 or over and do not have higher education entrance qualifications, you may apply on the basis of prior learning. The University of Stavanger itself has the authority to assess what qualifications that are required. Please upload a CV and work-certificate.
Video lectures and related slides in Canvas.
A comprehensive introduction, William Stallings, ISBN-10: 0136767141, ISBN-13: 9780137570423, Addison- Wesley Professional, 2021.
The course will be set up as long as there is a sufficient amount of applicants.
