CU / SoET / ECE/ CF /EC731/2021-22/F01

School of Engineering and Technology

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

PROGRAMME: BTECH in Electronics and Communication Engineering

COURSE NAME: Wireless Communication COURSE CODE: EC731

COURSE TYPE (CORE/ELECTIVE): Core CONTACT HOURS: 45

CORRESPONDING LAB COURSE (IF ANY): L T P Tot

al
Nil CREDIT
3 0 0 3

COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME : Delson T R CONTACT DETAILS :

[email protected]
Discussion timings: 9.00 am to 6.00
pm through mail or mobile phone.

MODE OF SYNCHRONOUS TEACHING : Online MODE OF ASYNCHRONOUS

PPT TEACHING : LMS tutorial
exercises
CLASS ROOM POLICY: Use of laptops is necessary for online class sessions and
assignments and quiz activities. 85% attendance is mandatory. Please bring scientific
calculator to every session.

1) SYLLABUS:
UNIT DETAILS HOURS
I UNIT I CELLULAR CONCEPT AND SYSTEM DESIGN 9
FUNDAMENTAL
Evolution of mobile communications, Mobile radio systems
Around the world, Examples, Comparison of Common Wireless
Communication Systems, Trends in cellular radio and personal
communications.
Cellular Concept: Frequency reuse, channel assignment, Handoff
Strategies, Co-channel & Adjacent Channel Interference, Trunking
and grade of service, Improving Coverage and capacity in
Cellular systems.

II UNIT II MOBILE RADIO PROPAGATION 9

Large-Scale Path Loss: Free space propagation model, Three
Basic Propagation Mechanisms Reflection- Ground reflection (two-
ray) model, Diffraction – knife-edge diffraction model, Scattering
–Radar Cross Section Model; Outdoor Propagation models –
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 Okumura &Hata Models; Indoor Propagation Models –
partition loss model, log-distance path loss model, Small-Scale
Multipath Propagation, Factors influencing Small-Scale fading,
Doppler Shift, Types of Small-Scale Fading – frequency selective
and small scale fading.

III UNIT III MODULATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUALIZATION 9

Modulation Techniques: Frequency Vs Amplitude Modulation,
Overview of Digital Modulation, Pulse Shaping Techniques, Linear
Modulation - QPSK, Non-linear Modulation –QFSK, MSK, GMSK,
Combined Linear and Non-Linear Modulation – MPSK, MQAM,
MFSK, OFDM, Spread Spectrum Modulation techniques – PN
Sequences, DS-SS, FH-SS; Equalization: Fundamentals of
Equalization, Survey of Equalization Techniques, Linear
Equalization, Non-linear Equalization, Algorithms for Adaptive
Equalization, Diversity Techniques, RAKE receiver.

IV UNIT IV CODING AND MULTIPLE ACCESS TECHNIQUES 9

Coding: Vocoders, Linear Predictive Coders, Choosing Speech
Codecs for Mobile Communication, GSM Codec, USDC Codec,
Performance Evaluation of Speech Coders; Multiple Access
Techniques: FDMA, TDMA, SSMA-FHMA & CDMA, SDMA, CSMA.

V UNIT V WIRELESS SYSTEMS AND STANDARDS 9

Modern Wireless Communication Systems: 2G, 2.5G, 3G Wireless
Networks, WLL, WLAN Standards, Bluetooth and PAN, Comparison
of 0G, 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G Wireless
TOTAL HOURS: 45

2) LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (IF ANY)

Expected Tools (Software / Hardware) to be used :
Sl EXPERIMENT NAME CO
No
NA

3) TEXT BOOKS
T1. T.S.Rappaport, “Wireless Communications - Principles and Practice”,
Pearson Education/ Prentice Hall of India, Second Edition, 2014
T2. Andreas F.Molisch, “Wireless Communications”, John Wiley India Pvt
Ltd, Second Edition, 2011.
T3. David Tse, P.Viswanath, “Fundamentals of Wireless Communications”,
Cambridge First Edition, University Press, 2005
4) REFERENCE BOOKS
R1. Andrea Goldsmith, “Wireless Communications”, Cambridge University
Press, First Edition, 2005.
R2. T.L. Singhal, “Wireless Communication”, Mc Graw Hill Pub., First
Edition, 2011.

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 R3. V.K. Garg, "Wireless Communications and
Networking", Morgan and Kaufmann Pub., First Edition, 2009.

5) OTHER RESOURCES
Website Links in IEEE format: NIL
Other text Books or materials: NIL

6) COURSE PREREQUISITES
COURSE COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION SEMESTE
CODE R
EC633 ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA BASICS VI
WAVE PROPAGATION Basics of antenna-
Parameters (Definition):
Radiation intensity,
Directivity, Power gain,
Beamwidth, Band Width,
polarization, Input
impedance, Efficiency,
Effective length and
Effective area, Antenna
Temperature. Reciprocity
principle, Friss’s free space
loss equation
EC635 DIGITAL MODULATION TECHNIQUES VI
COMMUNICATION AND EQUALIZATION
Modulation Techniques:
Frequency Vs Amplitude
Modulation, Overview of
Digital
Modulation, Pulse Shaping
Techniques, Linear
Modulation - QPSK, Non-
linear Modulation –
QFSK, MSK, GMSK, Combined
Linear and Non-Linear
Modulation – MPSK, MQAM,
MFSK, OFDM, Spread
Spectrum Modulation
techniques – PN Sequences,
DS-SS, FH-SS; Equalization:
Fundamentals of
Equalization, Survey of
Equalization Techniques,
Linear Equalization,
Algorithms for Adaptive
Equalization, Diversity
Techniques, RAKE receiver.

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 7) COURSE OBJECTIVES
The aim and objectives are to expose students to the concepts of
wireless / mobile communication, to make the them understand the
various modulation techniques, propagation methods, coding and multiple
access techniques used in the mobile communication and to touch upon
various wireless network systems and standards.

8) COURSE OUTCOMES
Sl DESCRIPTION REVISED BLOOM’S
NO TAXONOMY
(RBT)LEVEL
At the end of the course, students will be able to
1. Explain how frequency spectrum is reused, L2
describe channel assignment strategies and
handoff and estimate the number of trunks
required for a given grade of service.
2. Categorize the path loss models, analyze the L4
link budget to solve for minimum receive levels
in radio links and correlate the causes for small
scale fading and how they should be factored
while planning cellular networks.
3. Demonstrate the modulation schemes and the L3
diversity requirements of communication links,
relate the different digital modulation techniques
to their susceptibility to bit error rates.
4 Explain the performance of speech coders, L2
describe Multiple Access Techniques and the
superior channel capacities provided by CDMA
techniques.
5 Describe the different wireless systems and L2
standards

9) CONTENT BEYOND THE SYLLABUS - TO MEET

INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Sl NO DESCRIPTION PROPOSED ACTIONS
*
1. NIL NA
2. NIL NA
*Proposed Actions: Webinars/Guest Lectures/Technical Talks/Workshops/NPTEL
etc

10) TOOLS/APPLICATIONS USED IN SYNCHRONOUS TEACHING

(Tickthe Relevant Methodologies)
PPT  Digital Pads Kahoot Mentimeter Whiteboard
Any Other
(Specify)

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 11) TOOLS/APPLICATIONS USED IN ASYNCHRONOUS TEACHING
(Tickthe Relevant Methodologies)
Google Classroom  LMS  Big Blue Button
Any Other (Specify)

12) ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES – DIRECT

(Tickthe Relevant Methodologies)
Assignments  Closed book tests Open book tests 

Case study Student Presentation Mini projects / Model

Building
MOOC Quiz  Any other (Specify)

13) FEEDBACK ASSESSMENT (INDIRECT) METHODOLOGIES

(Tick the Relevant Methodologies)
Student Feedback on Course  Feedback from Senior Students /
Alumni
Feedback from Industry Experts Any other (specify)

14) COURSE PLAN – SYNCHRONOUS TEACHING

No Topic / Sub Topic Details of
of to be taught in Activity for Referenc
Week Unit
hour Synchronous Asynchronous e
s Teaching Teaching
1 3 1 CELLULAR Calculation and T1,T3
CONCEPT planning of radio
frequency
Discussion on
bandwidth
evolution of mobile
allocation within a
communications
spectrum
and mobile radio
bandwidth.
systems around the
world.
Examples of radio Recap of PPTs
systems and
limitations.
Explanation for the
limitations of radio
systems and
comparison of
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 common wireless
communication
systems.
Discussion on
trends in cellular
radio and personal
communications

SYSTEM DESIGN
FUNDAMENTAL
Derivation of co-
channel cell
distance.
Explanation of
cellular concept:
Discussion on
factors determining Frequency
frequency reuse planning for
and channel cellular radio
2 3 1 assignment. How Recap of PPTs T1,T3
Handoff Strategies
are planned and
implications on
macro cell and
microcell planning.
Impediments to
frequency reuse
due to Co-channel
& Adjacent Channel
Interference.

SYSTEM DESIGN
FUNDAMENTAL
Discussion on
trunking and grade Erlang problems to
3 3 1 of service determine GOS T1, T3
How coverage and
Recap of PPTs
capacity in cellular
systems can be
improved.

4 3 2 MOBILE RADIO Path loss problems T1

PROPAGATION based on Friss
Law.
Explanation of
Large-Scale Path Recap of PPTs
Loss: Free space
propagation model
Losses and
phenomena
involved in the
three Basic
Propagation

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 Mechanisms.
Reflection-
Derivation of
Ground reflection
(two-ray) model,
Diffraction – knife-
edge diffraction
model, Scattering –
Radar Cross
Section Model.

OUTDOOR and
INDOOR RADIO
PROPAGATION
MODELS
Structure of
Outdoor Problem solving
Propagation for propagation
5 3 2 models T1
models – Okumura
& Hata Models; Recap of PPTs
Indoor Propagation
Models – partition
loss model, log-
distance path loss
model.

MOBILE RADIO
PROPAGATION
Discussion of Small
Scale Multipath Problems on
Propagation. Doppler shift.
Factors influencing
6 3 2 Small-Scale fading, Recap of PPTs T1
Doppler Shift, Youtube videos on
Types of Small- Doppler shift
Scale Fading –
frequency selective
and small scale
fading.
7 3 3 MODULATION Constellation T1
TECHNIQUES diagrams and
noise margin
Discussion on
analysis
Modulation
Techniques: Recap of PPTs
Frequency Vs
Amplitude
Modulation,
Overview of Digital
Modulation, Pulse
Shaping
Techniques, Linear
Modulation - QPSK,
Non-linear
Modulation – QFSK,
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 MSK, GMSK,
Combined Linear
and Non-Linear
Modulation – MPSK,
MQAM, MFSK,
OFDM

SPREAD SPECTRUM
TECHNIQUES
Detailed treatment
of Spread
Spectrum
Modulation PN-sequence case
8 3 3 T1
techniques – PN study
Sequences, DS-SS,
FH-SS
Case study of one
sequence.

EQUALIZATION
Equalization:
Fundamentals of
Equalization,
Survey of
Equalization
Techniques, Linear
Equalization,
Equalization
Nonlinear
9 3 3 problems
Equalization, T1
Algorithms for Recap of PPTs
Adaptive
Equalization,
Diversity
Techniques, Block
diagram of RAKE
receiver and
explanation.

CODING
Principles of
Coding: Vocoders,
Linear Predictive
10 3 4 Coders, Discussion Coding problems
analysis T1
on choosing
Speech Codecs for
Mobile
communication.

11 3 4 GSM CODER Coding problems T1

analysis
Block diagram
explanation for
GSM

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 Codec, USDC
Codec,
Performance
Evaluation of
Speech Coders.
Method of
measurements to
be emphasized.

MULTIPLE ACCESS
TECHNIQUES
Multiple Access
12 3 4 Techniques: FDMA, Solving Multiple
T1
TDMA, SSMA-FHMA Access problems
& CDMA, SDMA,
CSMA.

WIRELESS
SYSTEMS
Modern Wireless
Communication
Systems: 2G, 2.5G, Comparison by
3G Wireless chart preparation
13 3 5 T1
Networks, of different system
WLL, WLAN parameters
Standards –
discussion and key
features analysis.

WIRELESS
SYSTEMS
Schematic level
treatment of Solution to
14 3 5 Bluetooth and PAN, Bluetooth T1
Comparison of 0G, problems
1G, 2G, 3G and 4G
Wireless Networks.

15 3 5 WIRELESS Comparison of T1
STANDARDS specifications of
different systems
Analyze the
specifications for
AMPS and ETACS,
USDC (IS-54 and IS-
136), GSM, CDMA
(IS-95), DECT,
PACS, Need and
applications for
Wireless Cable TV,
implications on
bandwidth to be
discussed.

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 15) TUTORIAL DETAILS
Sl Topics Reference
No
NIL

16) CIA ASSESSMENT DETAILS - THEORY

Sl CIA Component Unit(s) Covered CO RBT
No Level
1 CIA1 – Closed Book
Test I CO1 L2

CIA1 - Assignment
II CO2 L4
2 CIA2 - Mid Semester
I , II ,IV CO1, CO2, CO4 L2,L4
Examination
3 CIA3 – Assignment
III CO3 L3
CIA3 - Closed Book
Test V CO5 L2

4 End Semester CO1, CO2, CO3,

I, II, III, IV, V L2,L3,L4
Examination CO4, CO5

17) LAB ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Sl No Lab Component CO RBT Level
NIL

18) CIA
COMPONENTS – EVALUATION RUBRICS

CIA1 Details

Component 1
Open book Test: Frequency planning and cellular network elements
Submission Detail: Submission in softcopy on the uploaded question paper
Timeline: Answers due on date of test during asynchronous class hour:
13.08.2021

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Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of the assignment, the students will able to:
Explain how frequency spectrum is reused, describe channel assignment
strategies and handoff and estimate the number of trunks required for a given
grade of service.

Evaluation Rubrics
Criterion Exceeds Meets Below Not
Expectations Expectation Expectations Acceptable
s
Demonstra  Shows  Shows  Response  Response
ted complete substantial shows some shows a
Knowledge understandi understan understandin lack of
on ng of ding of g of co- understandi
Frequency spectrum spectrum channel and ng of
Planning, usage usage and adjacent cellular
selection  Demonstrat mobile channel radio
of adjacent es full terminolog selection spectrum
channels knowledge y and usage
and co- of the terminologie  No clear
channels subject with s. knowledge
and correct  Only basic of subject
component mapping of concepts are matter
s of AMPS key terms demonstrate
and GSM and d and
system elements interpreted

Score: 60%to Score: less

80% than 40%
Score: above Score: 40% to
80% 60%
(100% of
score for
each
assignmen
t)

CIA -1 Details

Component – 2
Assignment description:
Assignment Submission: Title : Assignment on “Radio Propagation“. It is an
assignment evaluated for 20 marks based on the given Rubric.
Date and Duration : 19 Aug 2021

Learning outcomes:
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Upon completion of the assignment, the students will be able
to:
categorize the path loss models, analyze the link budget to solve for minimum
receive levels in radio links and correlate the causes for small scale fading and
how they should be factored while planning cellular networks.

Evaluation Rubric/s:

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Rubric for Assignment
Criterion Exceeds Meets Below Not
Expectations Expectations Expectations Acceptable
Demonstrat  Shows  Shows  Answers  Response
ed complete substantial shows some shows a lack
Knowledge understandi understandi understandin of
on Radio ng of the ng of the g of the understandi
propagatio concepts of question question ng of
n concept reflection,  Able to elementary
and system diffraction elaborate  Only basic concepts.
design and and solve concepts are  No clear
scattering. problems to demonstrate understandi
 Demonstrat basic d and ng of subject
es full concept interpreted matter
knowledge level
of the
propagation
mechanisms
and
estimation
of signal
strength
with
explanations
and
elaboration

(100 % of Score: less

score for Score: 60% to Score: 40% to than 40%
each 80% 60%
question)
Score: above
80%

CIA3 Details

Component 1
Assignment description:
Assignment : It is an assignment evaluated for 20 Marks based on the given
Rubric.
Submission Details : Submission in softcopy.
Timeline : Assignment due on or before : 10.11.2021

Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of the assignment, the students will able to:
demonstrate the modulation schemes and the diversity requirements of
communication links, relate the different digital modulation techniques to their
susceptibility to bit error rates.

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Evaluation Rubrics

Rubric for Assignment

Criterion Exceeds Meets Below Not
Expectations Expectations Expectations Acceptable
Demonstrat  Shows high  Shows  Response  Response
ed ability to substantial shows some shows a lack
Knowledge distinguish understandi understandi of
on between ng of ng different understandi
modulation different modulation modulation ng of digital
techniques modulation techniques techniques modulation.
techniques  Able to  Only basic  No clear
 Demonstrate distinguish concepts are knowledge
s ability to between interpreted of subject
select the constellation matter
correct s and
scheme exhibits
based on clarity of
data rate concepts to
achievable some degree
 Understand
the tradeoffs
in
modulators,
bandwidth
versus noise
margins

Score: above
90%
(100% of
score for Score: 70% to
QUIZ) 90% Score: 50% to
70%
Score: below
50%

CIA -3 Details
Component – 2

Assignment description:
Open Book Test: Evaluated for 20 marks based on the given Rubric.
Date and Duration: 17 .11.2021 of 1 Hour

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the test, the students will be able to: Describe the different
wireless systems and standards

Evaluation Rubric/s:

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Rubric for closed book test
Criterion Exceeds Meets Below Not
Expectations Expectations Expectations Acceptable
Demonstrat  Shows high  Shows  Response  Response
ed ability to substantial shows some shows a lack
Knowledge distinguish understandi understandi of
on wireless between ng of access ng of understandi
systems various techniques wireless ng of
and wireless  Able to access diversity
standards technologies exhibit some  Only basic techniques.
for a given clarity of concepts are  No clear
reliability concepts of interpreted knowledge
factor range and for wireless of subject
 Demonstrate bandwidth systems matter
s ability to
map the
bandwidth
and access
requirement.

(100% of Score: above

score for 90%
Test)
Score: 70% to Score: 50% to
90% 70% Score: below
50%

19) CO-PO MAPPING

PO PO PSO
CO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO1 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3
CO2 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3
CO3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3
CO4 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3
CO5 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3
Avera 3
3 3 -
ge
Mention 3 for HIGH, 2 for MODERATE, 1 for LOW and ‘-‘ for Nil

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 20) COURSE OUTCOME ATTAINMENT TARGET
Proficiency Attainment Level Remarks
CO Level
Level1 Level2 Level3 Proficiency level has been
achieved during the previous
CO1 60% 40% 50% 60%
academic year, hence
CO2 60% 40% 50% 60% increased to 60%
CO3 60% 40% 50% 60%
CO4 60% 40% 50% 60%
CO5 60% 40% 50% 60%

Mr. Delson T R
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
(Faculty in-charge) HoD

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