49110 3G Mobile Communication Systems

6cp
Recommended studies: 49048 Wireless Networking Technologies
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Kumbesan Sandrasegaran

This subject aims to use fundamental knowledge of 3G and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) to develop a detailed understanding of how services, certain network functions and network engineering techniques are realised in current commercial UMTS networks. Participants study the evolution, architecture, functionality and operation of 3G and UMTS technologies existing in the market, and soon to be released. The subject covers evolution of mobile communication, standardisation, UMTS services and applications, UMTS network architecture, WCDMA: principles, radio resource management, UMTS traffic management, UMTS signalling, UMTS network planning, UMTS terminals and SIM, CDMA 2000, EDGE, and UTRA TDD.

Assessment: Case study analysis (50 per cent), software simulation project (40 per cent), online quizzes (10 per cent).

This breakdown is indicative only and may change from semester to semester.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49110.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

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