Topic outline

  • Wireless and Mobile Communication (ICE 413)

    Wireless Communication technology has become the most exciting area of telecommunication and networking. The rapid growth of mobile telephone use, various satellite services, and Wireless LANs are generating tremendous changes in telecommunications and networking. This course explores the technology, architecture design approaches and application of wireless and mobile communication technology. The course is designed to train the students extensively about different types of wireless and mobile communication networks and their technologies. This knowledge will help them to apply in their higher studies and professional field. 

  • Meet Your Course Instructor


    Md. Taslim Arefin is currently a PhD researcher at Jahangirnagar University in the department of computer Science and Engineering. Mr. Arefin received his MSc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden in 2008. He received his BSc. Degree in Computer Engineering from American International University- Bangladesh (AIUB) in 2005. He started his teaching career in 2006 as lecturer and now he is holding the post of Associate Professor and Head at Daffodil International University in the department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Mr. Arefin authored 40 referred journal/conference papers in National and International arena. He has supervised more than 80 B.Sc. / M.Sc. theses at Daffodil International University during the past years.


    • Course Profile

      Course Objectives

      • To develop a profound knowledge of wireless and mobile communication.
      • To analyze hands-on problems in wireless communication.
      • To design wireless and cellular networks.
      • To improve communication skill through presentations.
      • To develop leadership quality through Group work.
      • To build up decision-making ability through assignments.
      • To expand confidence by doing various practical problems.
      • To become efficient by solving real-life problems through case studies.

      Learning outcomes

      • Able to describe signal and system and it’s properties.
      • Able to learn wireless networks and their typologies.
      • Able to learn omnidirectional and directional antennas and their applications.
      • Able to learn Digital and Analog signal Encoding and spreading Techniques.
      • Able to learn different error detection control methods.
      • Able understand cellular networks architecture.
      • Able to learn Cellular network Generations and Functions.
      • Able to learn Cordless Telephone system.
      • Able to Learn WLL, WLAN, Wireless Ad-hoc Networking technology.
      • Able to realize the outcome of the course and its application in the professional field.

      Course Contents:

      • Introduction to the course and necessary materials.
      • Introduction to wireless communication & history.
      • Transmission Fundamentals, Analog and Digital data transmission Channel capacity, Multiplexing.
      • Wireless communication networks, topologies, Switching techniques.Circuit Switching, Packet switching.
      • Antennas, Propagation modes.
      • Multi-path Propagation, Line of sight transmission, Fading in Mobile environment.
      • Signal encoding techniques & Spreading methods.
      • Error detection and correction methods. 
      • Cellular wireless networks organization and fundamentals. 
      • Evolution of 1G, 2G, 2.5G 3G wireless networks.
      • Cordless Telephone System
      • Wireless Local Loop
      • Mobile Ad-hoc networking, Ad-hoc Network Routing Protocols.
      • WLAN technology
      • Infrared LAN
      • Course Review, Discussions & Presentation, Course Assignment.

      Course Instructions: 

      • There will be 3 credit hours teaching per week. Two class will be taken 90 minutes each.  
      • DIU Moodle will be the only online teaching platform beside regular classes.
      • Every student must join DIU Moodle.
      • All assignments need to be submitted on Moodle. 
      • 4 CT will be taken. Best 3 will be considered. 
      • Bonus marking depends on 3 parameters such as Class Attendance, class participation, and interaction in Moodle. 
      • Students must follow the course outline and lesson plans. 

      Class Routine:


      Join Class at Google Meet: 

      PIN: 890 285 793

    • Lecture Module -1: Introduction to Wireless Communication


      Learning Outcomes: 

      At the end of the session participant will be able to :

      • Explain the concept of wireless communication.
      • Illustrate the historical milestones in wireless communication.
      • Explain the modern trends in wireless communication.
      • Discuss the problems and limitations of wireless networks.

      Lecture Contents:

      • Introduction to the course and necessary materials.
      • Introduction to wireless communication & history.
      • Transmission 1.4Fundamentals, Analog and Digital data transmission

    • Lecture Module -2: Transmission Fundamentals


      Lecture outcome: At the end of the session, participants will be able to

      • Able to describe signal and system.
      • Able to explain signal properties.
      • Able to differentiate between systems.
      • Able to design a system according to demand.

      Lecture Contents:

      • Transmission Fundamentals
      • Analog and Digital data transmission
      • Time and frequency domain signals
      • Channel capacity formula
      • Multiplexing techniques

    • Lecture Module- 3: Wireless Network Categories and Switching Methods


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, participants will be

      • Able to learn wireless networks and their topologies.


      • Able to differentiate between different switching techniques and their applications

      Lecture Contents: 

      • Wireless communication network categories, topologies.
      • Switching techniques.Circuit Switching, Packet switching.

    • Lecture module- 4: Antenna and Propagation


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, participants will be 

      • Able to learn omnidirectional and directional antennas and their applications.
      • Able to explain wireless propagation modes.
      • Able to calculate antenna gain, path-loss, LOS and fading in wireless communication.

      Lecture Contents:

      • Antennas
      • Propagation modes.
      • Multi-path Propagation and effects
      • Line of sight transmission
      • Transmission impairments
      • Fading in mobile environment.


    • Quiz #2



      Date & Time:  22nd February, 2021 at 11:40 am
      Syllabus: Lecture Module #4 (Antenna & Propagation)

    • Lecture Module-5: Signal Encoding and Spreading Techniques


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, participants will be 

      • Able to learn Digital and Analog signal Encoding Techniques.
      • Able to learn spreading methods.
      • Able to learn different error detection control methods.

      Lecture Contents:

      • Signal encoding techniques
      • Digital data analog signal, ASK, FSK, PSK, QPSK, MFSK, QAM.
      • Analog data Digital signal, PCM, Delta modulation.
      • Spreading methods, FHSS, DSSS, CDMA.
      • Hamming code, CRC, Parity,
      • Convolution, Turbo Coding.

    • Mid Term Examination

      Exam Date : 09. 03. 2021
      Exam Time: 12:00 pm -1:30 pm
      Exam Syllabus: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 5& 6 (Lecture Module 1-5)



    • Lecture Module 6: Cellular Netwroks


      Learning Outcomes: 

      At the end of the session participants will be able to :

      • Explain Cellular network History and development
      • Evaluate the core principle of cellular networks.
      • Apply different techniques to increase the channel capacity.
      • Illustrate cellular network overview.
      • Sketch cellular network calling system.
      • Explain cellular network architecture and different components. 

      Lecture Contents: 

      • Cellular network History and development.
      • Cell shape, Coverage
      • Core principle
      • Frequency reuse factor
      • Increasing channel capacity
      • Cellular system overview.
      • Mobile cellular call example.
      • Mobile Radio Propagation Effects.
      • Hand-off prediction methods.
      • Power control

    • Lecture Module 7: 1G and 2G (GSM)


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session participant will be able to :

      • Learn 1st Generation Cellular Network
      • Explain 2nd generation TDM system.
      • Illustrate 2nd Generation GSM system architecture and its components.

      Lecture contents:

      • GSM Frame format
      • GSM Speech Signal Processing
      • GSM Signaling protocol.
      • Section B
      • Number Plan
      • Calling methods, Authentication.
      • MO / MT call.
      • International Calling system 

    • Lecture Module 8: CDMA


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session participant will be able to :

      • Learn 2ndGeneration CDMA Cellular Network overview.
      • Explain the transmission and receiving procedure in CDMA.

      Lecture Contents: 

      • History and development of CDMA
      • CDMA one (IS 95)
      • Advantages and Drawback of CDMA
      • CDMA encode and decode.
      • Power Control in CDMA
      • Hand-off
      • The principle of RAKE Receiver

    • Quiz 4



      Announcement:

      Your 4th quiz will be held on April 19, 2023 at 10:00 am.
      Syllabus: GSM&CDMA

    • Lecture Module 9: Cellular Network Planning


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session participant will be able to :

      • Design a cellular network system.
      • Calculate traffic intensity, coverage, capacity etc.
      • Choose the most suitable path loss model for any outdoor environment.

      Lecture Contents: 

      • Capacity planning.
      • Outdoor & Indoor coverage.
      • Traffic intensity.
      • Okumura-Hata model
      • Walfish –Ikegami model
      • Lee’s prediction

    • Lecture Module 10: Wireless Ad-hoc Networks


      Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session participant will be able to: 

      • Learn about the basics of Wireless Ad-hoc networks.
      • Explain the characteristics and applications of Ad-hoc networks.
      • Illustrate different routing protocols of wireless Ad-hoc networks. 

      Lecture Contents:

      • The motivation of  Ad-hoc Network
      • Ad-hoc Network applications
      • MANET, VANET, inVANET
      • Routing in Ad-Hoc networks
      • Table-driven, On-demand routing
      • DSDV, CGSR, DSR, AODV routing protocols.

    • Quiz#5

      Date: 1st June 2023
      Time: 10:00 pm



    • Presentation


      Please upload your video presentation on or before 30th May 2023 by 23:59 pm. Topic "Video Resume". Please use your DIU email to access google drive. 

      Upload link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DUEwBVPFHkJ2hxsrOj6fCZuNDPVdGgiz?usp=sharing

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        Improvement Examination

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      • Course Assignment


        Assignment topic: Design a Cellular network of your native district or division. 25 MHz bandwidth is provided from BTRC for your design. 

        Assignment covers at-least the following: 

        • Coverage plan
        • Capacity plan
        • Frequency plan

      • Concluding remarks