ECE 5610 / ECE 6610: Wireless and Mobile Networking - Spring 2026
ECE 5610 / ECE 6610: Wireless and Mobile Networking - Spring 2026
This course covers the key topics of wireless communication theory, networks, and protocols. Students will learn various channel models, multiple access techniques, channel estimation, and equalization techniques for wireless networks, as well as protocols for LTE, 5G, Wireless LAN, and PANs. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
This course provides foundations to wireless and mobile networking, including the protocols for modern real-world networks like LTE, 5G, and wireless LAN. The key objectives are
To study the fundamentals of wireless channel
Investigate the key performance indicators (KPIs) of networks
Study different multiple access, diversity, and spatial multiplexing techniques used in wireless and mobile networks
Learn wireless channels estimation and equalization
Learn the protocols of real-world networks, such as 4G (LTE), 5G, 802.11 (WiFi), Bluetooth, etc.
Emulate practical networks and analyze different KPIs using computer programming (Python/MATLAB)