## :goal_net: [**Study Goal**](#-Wireless-Communications-Study-Notes)
###### tags: `Wireless Communications (ET6207) Study Notes`

#### :goal_net: **Study Goal** (*Learning Outcomes*)
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:8ball: Upon the completion of this course, I will have achieved the following important points:

- **Understanding of Wireless Communication Fundamentals:**
- Explain the basic principles and concepts of wireless communication, including modulation, encoding, and signal propagation.
- **Knowledge of Wireless Network Architectures:**
- Describe various wireless network architectures, including cellular networks, ad-hoc networks, and wireless LANs (Wi-Fi).
- **Familiarity with Wireless Standards:**
- Understand wireless communication standards, such as IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G, and their evolution.
- **Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Management:**
- Explain how RF spectrum is allocated and managed for wireless communication and the role of regulatory bodies like the FCC.
- **Wireless Signal Propagation:**
- Understand how wireless signals propagate through different environments, including free space, urban areas, and buildings.
- **Antenna Design and Characteristics:**
- Describe the principles of antenna design and how antenna characteristics affect signal transmission and reception.
- **Wireless Protocols and Modulation Techniques:**
- Explain various wireless protocols and modulation techniques used to encode and transmit data wirelessly.
- **Wireless Security:**
- Understand wireless security protocols and mechanisms to protect data and networks from unauthorized access and attacks.
- **Multiple Access Techniques:**
- Describe multiple access methods, such as TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, and OFDMA, and their applications in wireless networks.
- **Network Protocols and Architecture:**
- Explain network protocols used in wireless communication, including TCP/IP, UDP, and the OSI model. Understand the layered architecture of wireless networks.
- **Mobile Communication Systems:**
- Understand the fundamentals of mobile communication, including handoffs, roaming, and call setup procedures.
- **5G Technology:**
- Explore the key features, components, and use cases of 5G technology, including high data rates, low latency, and massive IoT support.
- **Emerging Trends and Technologies:**
- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in wireless communication, such as IoT connectivity, 6G development, and edge computing.
- **Wireless Network Planning and Optimization:**
- Learn how to plan, deploy, and optimize wireless networks for efficient and reliable communication.
- **Practical Skills:**
- Gain hands-on experience with wireless communication equipment, software tools (ns-3, MATLAB), and network configurations (Open RAN) through labs and projects.
- **Qualification Exam:**
- Pass my Ph.D. qualifying examination.

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