Mobile Communications and Wireless Access (UniSA)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 6017
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Course ID
206602
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
6
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To present the fundamental principles of mobile communications and their underpinning technologies. Content includes: Fundamentals of mobile cellular networks; Propagation and channel models in wireless transmission; Diversity techniques in wireless transmission; Principles and performance of advanced transmission schemes (spread spectrum, OFDM) and wireless access (CDMA, OFDMA,SC-FDMA); Principles of multiple antenna technologies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Design and analyse wireless communication systems.
  • Evaluate the varying nature of wireless channels and its impact on mobile communications.
  • Evaluate and analyse modern transmission and wireless access technologies.
  • Appraise the role of modern transmission technologies in wireless communication systems.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Essay, Exam, Multiple Choice Questions