Course Summary
This course covers the fundamentals of wireless communication technologies and systems, including radio frequency, antennas, modulation, demodulation, and protocols.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basic principles of wireless communication
- Learn about different types of wireless communication systems and their applications
- Gain knowledge of the latest wireless technologies and their impact on society
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Wireless Network Engineer
- USA: $86,000
- India: ₹5,50,000
- Spain: €35,000
- Wireless Systems Engineer
- USA: $92,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
- Wireless Communications Specialist
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of wireless communication technologies and systems
- Learn how to design and analyze wireless communication systems
- Gain knowledge of the latest wireless technologies and their impact on society
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of communication systems
- Basic programming knowledge
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Wireless Communication
- Wireless Communication Emerging Technologies
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Description
This course will provide an introduction and history of cellular communication systems that have changed our lives during the recent four decades and will become an essential and inseparable part of human life. The principles of wireless communication theory are covered with emphasis on the essential concept delivery to non-major learners in the easiest way. Then, it will be covered how such principles are realized and how multimedia services can be delivered in practical LTE cellular systems by which learners are connected and enjoys together in their lives.
Outline
- Introduction and History of Cellular Communication Systems
- 1.1 Cellular Communication
- 1.2 First to Second Generation (1G to 2G)
- 1.3 Third Generation System (3G)
- 1.4 Fourth Generation System, (4G)
- 1.5 Future Cellular System
- Practice Quiz for Introduction and History of Cellular Communication Systems
- Graded Quiz for Introduction and History of Cellular Communication Systems
- Principles of Wireless Communication Theory
- 2.1
- 2.2
- 2.3
- 2.4
- 2.5
- 2.6
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Principles of Wireless Resource Management
- 3.1
- 3.2
- 3.3
- 3.4
- 3.5
- 3.6
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Multiple Antenna Technologies
- 4.1
- 4.2
- 4.3
- 4.4
- 4.5
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Physical Layer Design of LTE systems
- 5.1
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- LTE Cellular Networks and Services
- 6.1 Circuit Switching
- 6.2 Packet Switching
- 6.3 Mobile Network
- 6.4 Handover
- 6.5 LTE with WiFi
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about wireless communications with this informative course on Coursera. Users have found this course to be highly valuable, with a focus on practical applications.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical applicationsPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise lectures
- Great practical examples
- Engaging instructor
- Good balance of theory and practice
- Excellent preparation for real-world scenarios
Cons from User Reviews
- Some sections are more challenging than others
- Not enough hands-on exercises
- Requires a basic understanding of math and physics
- Could benefit from more interactive elements
- Not suitable for beginners
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