49099 GSM, GPRS and EDGE Technologies

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Kumbesan Sandrasegaran

This subject aims to use fundamental knowledge of GSM, GPRS and EDGE cellular radio telecommunications networks to develop a detailed understanding of how certain functions and networking engineering techniques are realised in current commercial networks. Participants study the evolution, architecture, functionality and operation of cellular technologies existing in the market and those soon to be released. These include GSM (Global System for Mobile), HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution), and for inter-working GSM with UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System). Key aspects of GSM radio engineering, design, expansion and enhancement are explored, including services, coverage, capacity, quality, optimisation and commercial effectiveness. Key themes are designing for spectral efficiency maximisation and achieving Quality of Service KPIs. The design of a complete Radio Sub-system is progressively outlined during the tutorial exercises. A case study applies the process of dimensioning each of the radio network elements, in order to achieve targets of economy, QoS and spectral efficiency.

Assessment: Project (30 per cent), mid-semester exam (10 per cent), final exam (60 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49099.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.