2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5447M Cellular Mobile Communication Systems
15 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr. Ahmed Lawey
Email: a.q.lawey@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module delves into foundational and advanced aspects of both legacy and contemporary cellular mobile communication systems.Objectives
This module has the following objectives:- To study the operating principles of a broad range of cellular mobile systems.
- To consider the challenges and likely direction of future developments in cellular mobile systems.
- To develop knowledge on the design and performance analysis of various generations of cellular mobile systems, e.g., 1G to 5G and beyond.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics and engineering principles to the solution of complex mobile communications problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of mobile communications and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering.
2. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex mobile communications problems.
3. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Integrated systems approach
c) Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
Syllabus
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Evolution of modern cellular wireless communications
• Cellular concept - radio coverage, frequency reuse, multiple access techniques and capacity
• Radio channel (attenuation, fading, Doppler, co-channel interference, coherence bandwidth, delay spread and inter-symbol interference, etc)
• Radio channel modelling; cellular radio design principles (cell plan, sectorisation, call handover, base stations, mobile switching centres, etc)
• GSM evolution for data communications
• Basic principles of DS/CDMA systems (e.g. IS-95, power control, Rake receiver, etc)
• Introduction to W-CDMA third generation systems
• Diversity creation and combining
• Capacity analysis for AWGN and fading channels
• Introduction to 4G and 5G systems and their multiple access capacity analysis (e.g., OFDM and SIC)
• Opportunistic communication and Multiuser Diversity
• Wireless systems standards
Methods of Assessment
We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.
Assessment for this module will consist of;
1 x Test
1 x Exam
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Consultation | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 104.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, which may include the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | In-class Test | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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