College of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Special Topics in Communication Systems
Course Description:
Special topics in communication is an advanced course covers topic in communication and suits undergraduate level/graduate-level. An introduction to the notion of multi-antenna, multi-input multi- output (MIMO) communication systems will be given this semester. This course splits into three parts reflecting the conceptual development of multi-antenna systems. The first part explores the gains of deploying multi-antenna transmitters and receivers in a simple point-to-point communication channel.
Then, it discusses multi-antenna systems in one-to-many and many-to-one communication channels. At the end, it focuses on large wireless networks that consist of many broadcast or multiple-access
channels.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
2. Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
3. Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative water filling 4. Interpret the performance of MIMO networks.
Alignment of Course Student Learning Outcomes to Program Student Learning Outcomes
SN Program SLOs Course SLOs
(1) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative waterfilling.
SN Program SLOs Course SLOs - (2) - Apply engineering design to produce
solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative waterfilling.
(3) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(4) Describe ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative waterfilling.
(5) Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Interpret the performance of MIMO networks.
(5) (6) (6) Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions
- Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative waterfilling.
- Interpret the performance of MIMO networks.
(7) Apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- Assess the design issues in a multi-antenna communication system.
- Design the power allocation in parallel Gaussian interference networks.
- Design the transmit powers in Gaussian interference networks using iterative waterfilling.
- Interpret the performance of MIMO networks.
