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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN6536 — Wireless Communications

code: ENGN6536
name: Wireless Communications
unit value: 6
description: This course provides a comprehensive overview and advanced knowledge of modern mobile and wireless communication systems. Building on the prior knowledge on digital communications, students develop further understanding on the challenges and opportunities brought by the wireless medium in designing current and future wireless communication systems and networks.

Topics include:
* Overview of digital wireless communications and cellular concept;
* Interference and traffic analysis for cellular networks;
* Wireless fading channel modelling and characterisation;
* Modulation and detection performance over fading channels;
* Equalisation techniques;
* Multi-carrier systems;
* Spread spectrum techniques;
* Receiver and transmitter diversity techniques;
* Information theory of wireless channels;
* Multiple antenna systems and space-time communications;
* Cooperative communications;
* Standards of wireless cellular networks (e.g. 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and beyond).
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN6536
course learning outcomes:
  1. Apply cellular concepts to evaluate the signal reception performance in a cellular network and traffic analysis to design cellular network with given quality of service constraints.
  2. Determine the type and appropriate model of wireless fading channel based on the system parameters and the property of the wireless medium.
  3. Analyse and design receiver and transmitter diversity techniques.
  4. Determine the appropriate transceiver design of multi-antenna systems and evaluate the data rate performance.
  5. Design wireless communication systems with key 3G (e.g., CDMA) and 4G (OFDM) technologies.
  6. Describe and differentiate four generations of wireless standard for cellular networks.
  7. Apply research skills to develop a deep understanding on an emerging wireless technology beyond the scope of the lecture materials and critically analyze the recent research outcomes.
assessment:
  1. Assignments (6%)
  2. Hardware Lab (3%)
  3. Simulink Project (15%)
  4. Mid-Semester Exam (20%)
  5. Research Project (11%)
  6. Final Exam (45%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Apply cellular concepts to evaluate the signal reception performance in a cellular network and traffic analysis to design cellular network with given quality of service constraints.
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  1. Determine the type and appropriate model of wireless fading channel based on the system parameters and the property of the wireless medium.
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  1. Analyse and design receiver and transmitter diversity techniques.
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  1. Determine the appropriate transceiver design of multi-antenna systems and evaluate the data rate performance.
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  1. Design wireless communication systems with key 3G (e.g., CDMA) and 4G (OFDM) technologies.
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  1. Describe and differentiate four generations of wireless standard for cellular networks.
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  1. Apply research skills to develop a deep understanding on an emerging wireless technology beyond the scope of the lecture materials and critically analyze the recent research outcomes.
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Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services