DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Military College of Signals (MCS)

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

1. Course Information
Course Number and Title: Mobile Communication Systems - EE 451

Credits: 3 (3+0)
Instructor(s)-in-charge: Lt Col Ubaid ur Rehman Khan
Course type: Lecture
Required or Elective: Elective
Course pre-requisites -
Degree and Semester TE-53B, Semester7
Month and Year Fall 2019

2. Course Schedule
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, Meets twice weekly
Discussion: 1 hrs/week
Office Hours : 3 hrs/week by instructor

3. Course Assessment
Exam: 2 OHT and 1 Final Examination
Home work: 3 Assignments
Quizzes: 5 Quizzes
Grading: Quizzes: 5%
Assignments: 5%
Open End Problem/ Presentation 10%
2 One Hour Tests (OHTs): 30%
Final Exam: 50%

4. Course book and Related Course Material

Textbooks: T.S Rappaport, Wireless Communications : Principles and Practices ,
2nd Edition Prentice Hall, 2003
ISBN
Reference Books: Wireless Comm by Andrea Goldsmith
M.R Karim, Mohsen Sarraf, WCDMA and CDMA 2000 to 3G Mobile
Networks , Latest edition McGraw Hill, ISBN

5. Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency by being able to:
Understand the Basics of Mobile networks starting from the 1 st and 2nd Generation networks to the latest of
4th Generation.
Will also be able to understand the phenomenon of signal propagation.
Will also be able to analyse different modes of generations around the world and their working on different
multiple access techniques.
 6. Topics covered in the Course and Level of Coverage
Evolution of Mobile Communications 6 hrs
Mobile communications principles 6 hrs
Fading channels, Fading channel models (Rayleigh, Ricean etc.). Fading
6 hrs
channel characterization. Channel capacity
Introduction to Cellular Communications, Principles of Cellular system
9 hrs
concepts and performance improvement techniques.
Technical Features of AMPS, Introduction to GSM System, Principles and
Regulations (GSM Standards from ETSI), 3GPP Standards R-99 up to
9 hrs
release 4), Physical layer, Functional and protocol architecture of
GSM/GPRS, Enhanced data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
Architecture of UMTS. Systems and Protocol Architecture (e.g. IPv4 – IPv6,
UTRAN), Spread spectrum communications and Introduction to CDMA
6 hrs
Systems, IS-95 Standard. Third Generation Wireless Communication
Standards (CDMA2000 and UMTS).
Emerging wireless Communication Technologies. LTE, LTE-Advanced and
9 hrs
WiMAX

7. Course Outcomes and their Relation to Program Outcomes

(Mapping CLO to PLO)
Learning
Course Learning Outcome (CLOs) PLOs
Level
CLO 1 Explain the fundamentals of Mobile communication system 1 C2
Describe the common consideration and techniques in the analysis of 2 C4
CLO 2
different mobile Communication systems
Analysis of emerging technologies for enhanced featured mobile 3 C3
CLO 3 communication systems by Identifying the route scenario of 2G , 3G ,
4G and beyond

PLOs / CLOs CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3

PLO:1 (Engineering Knowledge) C2
PLO:2 (Problem Analysis) C4
PLO:3 (Design/ Development of Solutions) C3
PLO:4 (Investigation)
PLO:5 (Modern Tool Usage)
PLO:6 (The Engineer and Society)
PLO:7 (Environment and Sustainability)
PLO:8 (Professional Ethics)
PLO:9 (Individual and Team Work)
PLO:10 (Communication)
PLO:11 (Project Management)
PLO:12 (Lifelong Learning)

8. Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge
 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems .
PLO 2 Problem Analysis
An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
PLO 3 Design/Development of Solutions
An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or
processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4 Investigation
An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature
survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and
synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage
An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and
IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an
understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6 The Engineer and Society
An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7 Environment and Sustainability
An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO 8 Professional Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice.
PLO 9 Individual and Teamwork
An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or
multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10 Communication
An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations,
and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11 Project Management
An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as
a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 12 Lifelong Learning
An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of
innovation and technological developments