42890 4G/5G Mobile Technologies
6cpRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Description
5G NR and LTE are the dominant mobile network technologies in Australia and worldwide. In order to obtain a detailed understanding of 4G & 5G network performance, telecommunication engineers must have a solid understanding of 4G/5G network structure, function and behaviour.
As part of the learning outcomes in this subject, students acquire fundamental knowledge of 4G/5G mobile networks and learn to apply engineering tools and design and evaluate the performance of a mobile communication network. This subject provides an introduction to 4G/5G networks as well as details of the architecture, air-interface, protocols, quality of service, radio resource management and services. The subject is independent of any specific 4G/5G mobile network vendor and is based on industry standards
Typical availability
Spring session, City campus
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