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News Release from: Logis-Tech Associates | Subject: MSc Wireless Communication Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 February 2004
Distance learning course announced
Logis-Tech Associates, sub-division, A-1 Technical Training, have now introduced a route to the MSc (Master of Science) in Wireless Communication Systems
Logis-Tech Associates, sub-division, A-1 Technical Training, have now introduced a route for all their successful HNC/HND and Degree engineering students to progress on to the MSc (Master of Science) in Wireless Communication Systems via a Scottish University by a distance learning (block release) format The MSc (Master of Science) course in Wireless Communication Systems, suits personnel from all types of IT, telecommunications/communications, manufacturing industries, R and D, Networking, etc,
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MSc (Master of Science) course in Wireless Communication Systems, offers introductory modules followed by specialised topical courses on the latest aspects of communications technology, including personal and mobile wireless communication, communication networks, advanced digital communications theory and techniques, communications signal processing, and microwave methods.
The MSc course consists of 8 modules plus the project, delivered through intensive, up-to-date, high level, short courses supported by lectures, tutorials, assignments and laboratory exercises.
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These short courses are delivered in blocks of one week duration at a Scottish University and 4/8 blocks run per year.
It is envisioned that a student takes at least 4 modules per year.
However, due to work/home commitments if a student cannot attend one of the blocks, he/she will pick the module up at a later date.
The MSc project will, in most cases be industrial based and this is where companies paying a students fee should get a return on a worthwhile, useful, beneficial exercise.
A student who completes only 4 modules may elect to receive a PgC (Post-graduate Certificate) in Wireless Communication Systems and a student who completes all 8 modules (no project) may elect to receive a PgD (Post-graduate Diploma) in Wireless Communication Systems.
Entry to the MSc programme is based on an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
The cost of each module is approximately 450 pounds sterling (UK residents).
Overseas students may request cost details on application.
The next in-take is for September 2004.
Book your place early.
The course consists of the following 8 modules:.
1 Fundamentals of DSP.
2 Information Theory and Source Coding.
3 Antennas and Propagation.
4 Communications Theory.
5 Digital Communications.
6 Network Multimedia.
7 Mobile and Personal Communications Systems.
8 Elective Modules.
Students select one further module from the list below so that they study a total of eight modules:.
- RF and microwave engineering.
- Adaptive and array signal processing.
- Multimedia signal processing.
- Compression methods for multimedia.
Individual Project Projects will be related to the current research topics or preferably industrial based.
The next in-take is for September 2004.
Book your place early.
For a full breakdown of each individual module:.
(1) Fundamentals of DSP Objectives: This will provide the students with a basic level of knowledge of DSP.
For some students much of this module may be revision of previous work.
Its primary aim is to get all students to a similar level of understanding.
Syllabus: Bandlimited signals, Sampling and reconstruction, Linear time invariant systems, Discrete time systems, Z-transforms, Discrete and Fast Fourier transform (DFT), FFT, Windowing techniques, FIR and IIR digital filters, Spectral estimation.
(2) Information Theory and Source Coding Objectives: The course consists of fundamental graduate work discussing the theoretical foundation of source coding, channel coding and communications theory.
It is important to note that this course assumes a firm knowledge of probability and communications systems at undergraduate level.
Syllabus: Definitions of information and entropy.
Source coding: uniquely decodable codes and Kraft inequality; Huffman and arithmetic codes; Mutual information: channel capacity; Rate distortion theory; Channel coding and theorems.
(3) Antennas and Propagation Objectives: To provide an introduction to antennas, covering both basic theory and application principles.
To provide an introduction to the physical behaviour of radio wave propagation at radio and microwave frequencies, including terrestrial, space and mobile communication systems.
To provide an overview of modelling approaches and problems faced with mobile communication systems.
Syllabus: Mathematical and Physical Fundamentals: Central Limit Theorem; Electromagnetic Theory, Vector Potentials, Radiation Fields; Properties of Electromagnetic Waves.
Fundamentals of Antennas; Practical Antennas: Wire Antennas, Aperture Antennas, Micro Strip Antennas, Antenna Arrays, Uda-Yagi Antennas.
Propagation Mechanisms: Free Space Propagation, Reflection, Transmission, Scattering, Diffraction; Doppler Effect, Multipath Propagation.
Mathematical Consequences: Channel Impulse Response, Statistical Modelling, Bello Functions.
Physical and Practical Consequences: Large-, Mid- and Small-Scale Variations, Transitions between the Variations; Narrowband- and Wideband Receivers, Intersymbol Interference and its Myths.
Propagation Modelling Approach: Models for Field Prediction, Radio Channel Models; Wireless Communication Links: Terrestrial Fixed Links, Satellite Fixed Links, Mobile Communication Links; Cellular Concept: Macro-, Micro- and Pico Cells.
(4) Communications Theory Objectives: The course presents basic concepts behind communications systems.
There is a moderate coverage of analogue systems, both because such systems are very common, and because digital systems have many features in common with analogue systems.
Digital systems are then discussed, as an introduction to further development in the Digital Communications course.
Topics related to digital systems, such as error control, are also described.
It is important to note that this course presumes a thorough understanding of basic differential and integral calculus, integration by parts, complex number theory, complex functions of a real variable in differential and integral calculus and basic probability theory.
A nodding acquaintance with Fourier series and Fourier integrals would help, as would some ideas about radio communications, analogue modulation techniques, frequencies and wavelengths.
Syllabus: Fourier theory; Amplitude modulated and related systems; Angle modulated systems; Noise; Basic digital signalling techniques; Pulse-code and other forms of modulation; Forward-error control; Digital audio broadcasting; Introduction to cryptology.
(5) Digital Communications Objectives: To provide a deep understanding of digital transmission techniques, emphasising important concepts and features of digital radio systems.
Syllabus: Scrambling/descrambling; Multiplexing techniques; Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN); Detection techniques for baseband digital signals corrupted by AWGN; Eye diagrams and intersymbol interference (ISI); Bit error performance of baseband digital signals in presence of AWGN and ISI; Error control coding schemes; Description of M-ary digital modulation systems (PSK, MSK, QAM); Symbol error performances in the presence of AWGN and ISI and co-channel interference (CCI); Power spectral analyses; Bandwidth requirements and timing recovery circuits; Reliability objectives; System gain; Fade margin requirements for a specific system availability; Design guidelines; Transparent and regenerative transponders; Single channel per carrier (SCPC) systems; Frequency division multiple access (FDMA); Time division multiple access (TDMA) systems; Link budget.
(6) Network Multimedia Objectives: To provide the background for students who want to have a career in Networking.
The course provides an introduction to Telecommunication Networks and developing the layering concept.
Both the theoretical and practical sides of Networking will be considered during the course.
Also, in the later stages of the course, some more advanced topics in Networking will be considered.
Syllabus: Introduction to general networking; Structure of the communications network; Network topologies; The OSI system of protocols; Layered architectures in data networks; Statistics relating to queuing systems; Introduction to queuing theory; Packet systems; PAD protocols X.3, X.28 and X.29; Unslotted and slotted ALOHA; CSMA systems, including non-persistent, p-persistent CSMA/CD; The IEEE 802 protocols, Ethernet, token bus and token ring systems; Local area networks (LANs), WANs and MANs; Introduction to circuit switching and call processing in digital circuit switching; Introduction to packet switching; ISDN and B-ISDN; ATM; Introduction to wireless networks; Intelligent networks.
(7) Mobile and Personal Communications Systems Objectives: To provide the students with a comprehensive knowledge of all technical aspects, operations and applications of second generation and future cellular mobile and personal communication technology.
Part I of the course deals with propagation and modelling of the mobile channels.
Part II addresses the techniques used in digital mobile systems.
Part III is concerned with system and application aspects of second generation and future systems.
Syllabus: Basic propagation; Mobile propagation; Channel modelling; Principles of cellular communications systems; Multiple access techniques; Pan-European digital cellular mobile system (GSM): radio aspects, network aspects; GPRS, HSCSD and EDGE; UMTS/IMT2000: radio aspects, network aspects.
(8) Elective Modules.
Students select one further module from the list below so that they study a total of eight modules:.
RF and microwave engineering.
Adaptive and array signal processing.
Multimedia signal processing.
Compression methods for multimedia.
(9) Individual Project Projects will be related to the current research topics.
The next in-take is for September 2004.
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