EC3795 Mobile Telecommunications Fundamentals

This course establishes a foundation for advanced study specifically in mobile telecommunications pertinent to DoD and DoN missions. An extensive introduction of principles associated with wireless communications is provided beginning with mathematical foundations for radio frequency signals, propagation effects, radio transmitter and receiver components and antenna design. An introductory discussion of signals associated with unregulated commercial wireless (Bluetooth, WiFi) is provided. The majority of the course focuses on communications associated with commercial mobile telecommunications of interest to the DoD and DoN, to include protocols, signaling procedures, security, and management. The course will address all standardized generations of mobile telecommunications (GSM, CDMA, CDMA2000, UMTS, LTE, NR).

Prerequisite

EC2700 and PH1322 or Consent of Instructor.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

• Given a transmitter in a known location and an intended receiver, the student will be able to analyze the wireless signal environment, to include the signal strength and propagation effects, to determine the probability of an unintended receiver collecting the transmission.
• Given a transmitter in a known location, the student will be able to analyze the wireless signal environment to determine the most appropriate parameters and antenna type for receiving the signal.
• The student will be able to determine the location of a mobile transmitter through analysis of indicators embedded in the collected communications of the transmitter.
• The student will be able to demonstrate how to interact with a mobile device to elicit specific information of interest related to the device.
• The student will describe the differences between different generations of cellular technology in terms of waveform definition, protocol interaction and security implementation.