EE 445—Principles of Cellular Communication Networks: From 5G to the next generations

Mobile cellular networks have become a key infrastructure to share and consume information in our society. The high penetration of mobile phone services in society, as well as the introduction of a large variety of multimedia and data services, has led to unprecedented growth of the traffic volume carried by this type of network. This course will provide the students with the necessary knowledge to understand the basics of mobile cellular communication networks as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the fifth generation (5G), highlighting how it evolved from the previous Gs and how it will transition to the next Gs. In addition to the theoretical lectures, guided experimental assignments with numerical computing and network simulation tools are conducted to better illustrate the concepts learned in the class. Invited lectures and workshops from wireless industry practitioners will show how the knowledge learned in class is used to manage, maintain, and optimize real networks.