Student to have studied “Advanced Communication System Design” or equivalent

This module will provide you with a systematic understanding of Wired and Wireless Telecommunication Systems and Networks, including Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Multimedia traffic and relevant protocols. You will create a complex model of the communication channel and simulate the methods employed to overcome this harsh environment, these include equalisation, diversity, Smart Antennae and Forward Error Correction. For networking, you will simulate the different types of traffic, signalling and switching methods in different environment (cellular, WiFi/WiMax, MANET) and measure the quality of experience (QoE) provided. This understanding will be applied to real-world Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-2-Machine (M2M) applications using industrial software. At the end of the module you will prepare a formal report based on your solution to a real-life problem.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including
- Problem Based Lectures (
- tutorials/laboratories
- Independent study: reading, team meetings, information gathering, student centred learning, assignment preparation and presentation

Tanenbaum, A.S. and Wetherall, D.J., 2013. Computer Networks: Pearson New International Edition. University of Hertfordshire. Pearson Higher Ed, p.54.
Rappaport, T.S., Heath Jr, R.W., Daniels, R.C. and Murdock, J.N., 2014. Millimeter wave wireless communications. Pearson Education.
Manoj, B.S., Chakraborty, A. and Singh, R., 2018. Complex Networks: A Networking and Signal Processing Perspective. Prentice Hall.
Jung, K. and Mersereau, R.M., 2018. Media and Radio Signal Processing for Mobile Communications. Cambridge University Press.
El Gamal, A. and Kim, Y.H., 2011. Network information theory. Cambridge university press.
Veeravalli, V.V. and El Gamal, A., 2018. Interference Management in Wireless Networks: Fundamental Bounds and the Role of Cooperation. Cambridge University Press.
Choi, K. and Liu, H., 2016. Problem-Based Learning in Communication Systems Using MATLAB and Simulink. John Wiley & Sons.
Ergen, M., 2009. Mobile broadband: including WiMAX and LTE. Springer Science & Business Media.
The module tutor will direct the student to the latest academic papers for each area of study
Technical manuals for equipment used.

Telecommunications lab hardware and software, including:
TIMS equipment, scopes and signal generators
Sky Radar
MATLAB
LABVIEW
Discrete Event Network Simulator such as QUALNET/OMNET++
MENTUM Planet

1. Demonstrate knowledge and systematic understanding of advanced topics in Wireless Communications and Networks relating to rapidly evolving research areas. (AHEP3:SM7M, SM8M, EA5m, EL12M)

2. Apply appropriate analytical, experimental and simulation techniques to solve complex problems in Wireless Communications and Networks. (AHEP3:EA6M, EA5m, EA7M,D10M, P10m)

3. Critically evaluate these solutions to the complex problems (AHEP3: SM8M, EA6M, EA7M, EL12M, P10m)

4. Communicate the methodology, results and conclusions of work done (AHEP3: G1)

An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%. A COURSEWORK weighted at 50%.

Coursework (50%) Comprising a practical assignment (3, 000 words), which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM8M, EA6M, EA7M, EL12M, P10m, G1

2 hour FINAL examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM7M, SM8M, EA6M, EA5m, EA7M, D10M, EL12M, P10m

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via the VLE throughout the semester.