ADVANCE COMMUNICATION

IT-314

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Govt. Post Graduate College Chakwal

Course Outline
Code
IT 314

Credit hours
3.0

Prerequisite
Data communication and networks
Course Description
The aim of this module is to provide students with up-to-date knowledge on new technologies for mobile communication systems and to introduce
the students to more advanced concepts in mobile communication system. This module covers the fundamental principles of mobile communication
systems and provides a practical understanding of evolution of new technologies in mobile systems. It includes GSM/GPRS/UMTS, multiple access
technologies, Cellular systems, multipath fading , and an introduction to WLAN and WiMAX

Objectives

In spite of the variety and pace of change in the field of mobile communication , certain fundamental concepts consistently apply throughout.
These principles are the basis of modern communication systems. The purpose of this course is to understand of these concepts
To Provide the Comprehensive Knowledge about the need and different levels of Memories.
Understand the GSM system organization and structure in general

Understand GPRS

Understand the universal mobile telecommunication systems (UMTS)

Understand ultra Wide Band (UWB)

Understand the zigbee and Bluetooth networks

Understand the WiMAX and WiFi

Marks in
Percentage
85 and above
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
49 and below

Grading Policy
a) course

Letter Grade
A+
A
B+
B
BC+
C
D
F
W
I

will be
Mid
term
Sessional
Final term
b) To pass a course,
grade (50% marks)
c) The final term examination will cover the entire course.
Grading System

Numeric Value
of Grade
4.00
3.70
3.40
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.0

Description
Exceptional
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Average
Satisfactory
Pass
Fail
Withdrawal
Incomplete

evaluated on the following basiss:

25%
work 25%
50%
student must obtain at least D

Class Attendance
A minimum of 70% attendance is required for a student to be eligible to sit in the final examination
Text Book
Managing Information Technology 6th edition by Carol, Daniel, Jeffrey and Martin
Reference Books
Managing information Technology: what Manager Need to KnowS by Carol, Daniel, Jeffrey and Martin
Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm - 9th edition,By Keneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon
Wireless Communication Networks By Williams Stalling.

16 WEEKS LECTURE PLAN

Week
Lecture #
TOPICS
Source

(Book-Chapter No)

Recommendations for Learning Activities

(Mention Assignments, Test, Quizzes, Practical, Case Study, Projects, Lab Work or Reading Assignments)
1
1

Introduction to mobile systems

Cellular systems,frequency reuse

Handout
2

Introduction:.
Cellular systems ,micro , macro cell, pico cell
Handout

2
3

GSM
Systems Evolution , 1st generation overview,2nd generation introduction
Handout

GSM channel Model (logical )

Handout

3
5

GSM Architecture
Base station subsystems(BSS),Network switching system (NSS),Base transceiver station (BTS), operation and support systems (OSS)
Handout
6

GSM Architecture
MSC,HRL,VLR,AUC,EIR, handovers
Handout

4
7

General Packet for Radio System

Introduction, bandwidth, speed, GPRS class types, HSCSD,EDGE,
Handout

General Packet for Radio System

Implementation of GPRS, Phase 1supports, Phase 2 GPRS, how data transfer, application of GPRS,
Handout
Group Assignment 1

5
9

Universal Mobile telecommunication system(UMTS)

Introduction, UMTS requirements, UMTS technology aspects,UMTS radia interface
And protocols, UMTS network Functions,
Handout

10

Universal Mobile telecommunication system(UMTS)

Physical Layer-FDD Mode,Physical layer TDD mode,MAC Layer, RLC layer,uplinks and downlink transmission, packet data transmission,
Handout
Quiz

6
11

Universal Mobile telecommunication system(UMTS)

Handover, interoperability GSM/UTRA, UMTS Core Network, Call session Control Function
Handout

12

Universal Mobile telecommunication system(UMTS)

UMTS quality of service classes, QoS Requirement, location management,

Handout

7
13

Bluetooth
Introduction , Bluetooth networking ,FHSS, physical links types , SCO,ACL
Handout

14

Bluetooth
Security services, security mode, authentication, confidentiality, authorization
Handout

8
15

Ultra Wide Band (UWB)

Overview , technology Description , comparison with WLAN and Bluetooth,
Handout
Group Assignment 2

16

Revision for Mid Term Exam

9
17

Mid Term Exam

18

WiMAX and WiFi

Overview, technology Description, WiFI and WiMax Architecture

Handout

10
19

Zigbee
Overview,basic network characteristics,zigbee network topologies,
Handout

20

ZigBee
zigBee architecture,ZigBee Node-Types , addressing/Discovering, implementation
Handout

11
21

ZigBee
Zigbee traffic modes, physical protocol, channel access specification, transfer handling
Application framework
Handout

22

ZigBee
Zigbee defined object, zigbee application , zigbee pros and cons
Handout

12
23

Access Method in 3G Technology

Overview , FDD, TDD, CDMA
Handout

24

Overview, Technology Description , WiFi and WiMAX Architecture

Handout

13
25

IP v6 in mobile network
Introduction,IPv6 in cellular network, Mobile IPv6 and IPv4, IP v6 deployment, rick and challenges,
Handout
Quiz

26

Quality of Service in wireless Sensor network

Introduction, quality of service in traditional network,QoS requirement in WSN, Method for QoS in WSN
Handout
Group Presentation

14
27

Mobile Ad-hoc network

Introduction, MANET, Mobile IP, Mobile IP for hoc network, Adapting Mobile IP to MANET
Handout
Group Presentation

28

Wireless network Reliability

Introduction , technical Background, issues and result, solution
Handout
Group Presentation

15
29

Wireless regional area network

Introduction ,application and potential user cognitive radio. Coexistence issues in IEEE 802.22

Handout
Group Presentation

30

Routing in Ad-hoc Wireless network

Introduction , advantages and challenges, proactive routing protocols, hybrid routing protocols,
Handout
Group Presentation

16
31

Course review and wrap-up

Any outstanding topics, lessons learnt
Handout

32

Revision for Final Term Exam