Course contents: Introduction to the design and analysis of cellular communication systems (fixed, wireless and mobile). Multiplexing methods and modern cellular systems. Physical layer techniques (OFDM and spread spectrum, RAKE receiver), logical channels and control mechanisms. Diversity methods (frequency, polarization, time, space) and performance improvement techniques. Radio resource management. WCDMA-OFDMA, 3G-4G system characteristics. Network planning methodologies and examples.

Assessment: Written exams at the end of the semester. Group project with weight up to 20% which is added to the grade of thw written exam.