Course Title: Bachelor's or Master's level course in "Advanced Wireless Communication and 5G

Technology"

Duration: A full semester (typically 12-15 weeks) with lectures, lab work, and assignments.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Wireless Communication

 Historical perspective and evolution of wireless technologies.

 Fundamentals of wireless communication, including modulation, multiple access

techniques, and channel propagation models.

2. 5G Fundamentals

 Understanding the 5G vision, objectives, and key features.

 High-level overview of 5G network architecture.

3. Wireless Networking Basics

 OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite.

 Introduction to networking protocols and concepts relevant to 5G.

4. Radio Access Technologies (RATs)

 In-depth exploration of RATs, including LTE, NR (New Radio), and non-standalone

(NSA) vs. standalone (SA) deployment.

5. 5G Architecture and Core Network

 Detailed study of 5G network architecture, including RAN, Core Network, and End-
to-End (E2E) network slicing.

 The role of virtualization and cloud technologies in 5G.

6. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN)

 Understanding radio interfaces, carrier aggregation, Massive MIMO, beamforming,

and small cells.

 RAN deployment scenarios and challenges.

7. Spectrum Management in 5G

 Frequency bands and spectrum allocation for 5G.

 Spectrum sharing and regulatory considerations.

8. 5G Security and Privacy

 5G security challenges and solutions.

 Encryption, authentication, and privacy measures in 5G.

9. 5G Use Cases and Applications

  Explore various 5G use cases, such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive
machine-type communication (mMTC), and ultra-reliable low latency communication
(URLLC).

 Case studies on 5G applications in different industries.

10. Network Slicing and QoS in 5G

 Network slicing principles, implementation, and use cases.

 Quality of Service (QoS) management in 5G networks.

11. IoT and 5G

 The role of 5G in enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

 IoT protocols, device management, and security in 5G.

12. Emerging Trends and Future of 5G

 Evolving 5G technology (e.g., 5G Advanced) and its implications.

 Potential use cases and innovations on the horizon.

Assessment: Assessment methods should include a combination of assignments, quizzes, a midterm

exam, a final project, and a presentation.

Lab Work: Include practical lab sessions where students can gain hands-on experience configuring,
testing, and troubleshooting 5G network components.

Guest Lecturers and Industry Collaboration: Invite guest lecturers from the industry to provide real-
world insights and foster collaboration between academia and the telecommunications sector.

Research Project: Encourage students to conduct research projects related to 5G technology,

fostering innovation and deepening their understanding.