EC3795 Mobile Telecommunications Fundamentals
This course establishes a foundation for advanced study specifically in mobile telecommunications pertinent to DoD and DoN missions. An extensive introduction of principles associated with wireless communications is provided beginning with mathematical foundations for radio frequency signals, propagation effects, radio transmitter and receiver components and antenna design. An introductory discussion of signals associated with unregulated commercial wireless (Bluetooth, WiFi) is provided. The majority of the course focuses on communications associated with commercial mobile telecommunications of interest to the DoD and DoN, to include protocols, signaling procedures, security, and management. The course will address all standardized generations of mobile telecommunications (GSM, CDMA, CDMA2000, UMTS, LTE, NR).
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
2