55:195 - Fundamentals of Wireless Communications

Announcement: 

• Midterm #1: 3:30 pm - 4: 20 pm, Monday, September 27, 2229 SC  (closed book; one two-sided  sheets of notes allowed; calculator allowed)
• Midterm #2: 3:30 pm - 4: 20pm, Monday, November 1, 2229 SC  (closed book; two two-sided sheets of notes allowed; calculator allowed) 
• Final Exam: 7:30 am - 9:30 am, Thursday, December 16 2004, 2229 SC  (closed book; three two-sided sheets of notes allowed; calculator OK)

Course Objective 

This 100-level course focuses on fundamentals of wireless communications and is intended to convey the basic ideas governing their design. Although most principles discussed hold for a variety of systems, the primary focus is on cellular communications. Upon completion of this course, you shall be able to achieve a good understanding of basic ideas behind the design of modern wireless systems, as well as associated practical issues. You shall also be able to apply what you have learned in solving simple real-world wireless communication problems, and read advanced textbooks or research literature in related areas.    

Text Book (Required)

  Wireless Communications and Networking, Jon W. Mark, Weihua Zhuang, Prentice Hall, 2003 (ISBN: 0-13-040905-7).

Reference Books (Recommended)

  Modern Wireless Communication, Simon Haykin, Michael Moher, Prentice Hall, 2004 (ISBN 0-13-124697-6)

  Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, Theodore S. Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2001 (ISBN: 0-13-042232-0)

Instructor:

Prof. Zhiqiang Liu
Room 4320 Seamans Center
319-3840602
zhiqiang-liu@uiowa.edu

Office hours: 4:30-5:30, Monday & Wednesday

 

Prerequisite

• 55:150 Communication Theory, or equivalent

Syllabus (Tentative)

• Overview of Wireless Communications and Networking (Chapter 1 plus class notes)

• Characterization of Wireless Channels (Chapter 2 except Sections 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.5.2, plus class notes)

• Bandpass Transmission Techniques for Mobile Radio (Chapter 3)

• Midterm 1

• Receiver Techniques for Fading Dispersive Channels (Chapter 4 except Section 4.3.2 plus class notes)

• Fundamentals of Cellular Communications (Sections 5.1-4, 5.6)

• Midterm 2

• Multiple Access Techniques (Chapter 6 plus supplemental materials)

• Mobility Management in Wireless Networks (Chapter 7)

• Selected advanced topics: space-time coding, adaptive modulation, ultra wideband communications, etc

• Final 

Class Policies

• Discussing, with classmates, general strategies for approaching homework and lab assignment is permitted. Submitting, as your own, the work of any other student (past or present) is not. The minimum penalty for cheating on or doctoring an assignment or exam is a 0 score for the assignment or exam. In extreme cases, I may also assign an F for the course or recommend more severe option. See also UI code of student life.
  
• Audit policy: A successful audit requires at least 60% completion of homework
• Makeup policy: No makeup exams will be given, unless there is a documented emergency and suitable arrangements are made with the instructor at least two days prior to the date of the scheduled exam.
• Students are responsible for all information disseminated in class and all course requirements, including deadlines and examinations. 
• A student may not submit extra work in an attempt to raise his or her grade.
• Each homework assignment is due at the beginning of class on the due date. Until the solution is handed out, late homework is accepted with 20% reduction each day.
• If you have a disability that may require modification of seating, testing or other class requirements, please see me after class or during office hours so that appropriate arrangements may be made. 

Grading

• Homework: 30%, assigned almost weekly and due in class one week after the assignment. Until the solution is handed out, late homework is accepted with 20% reduction each day. You should turn in your homework at the beginning of the class on the due day. The graded homework will be returned in class.
• Two Midterm Exams: 20% each.
• Final Exam: comprehensive, 30%. 

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