Program Overview

Course Overview

The course IK2560 Mobile Networks and Services is a 7.5 credit course that teaches the basics of mobile networks, which are the backbone of our digitalized society.

Course Contents

The course covers the following topics:

• Basics of transmission methods, signal encoding, overview of wireless communication
• Architecture for wireless LAN, PAN, and BAN
• Architecture of the cellphone networks of the current generation
• Mobile applications, the internet of things (IoT), and device-to-device communication (D2D)
• Sustainable development and tele-economy

Intended Learning Outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to:

• Explain basic functions in mobile networks and make performance calculations
• Discuss the effect of the availability of affordable mobile services and the internet of things (IoT) in a global society
• Explain the architecture of existing mobile and wireless networks and compare a network architecture with another
• Describe the most important transmission methods, the network protocols, and the applications in the cellphone networks of the current generation
• Explain, in a sense, environment and sustainability challenges for the IKT sector, including electromagnetic radiation, energy consumption, limited natural resources, environment harmful effects, economic effects (both infrastructure and equipment), and economic and social societal effects
• Show their knowledge of mobile networks and services both orally and in writing
• Follow the current literature, i.e., survey papers, conference contributions, and periodical articles in the area

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

IK1203 Networks and communication or the equivalent

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• PRO1 - Project, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - On-campus digital assessment, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH's coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years

Examiner

Emil Björnson

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas

Offered By

EECS/Computer Science

Main Field of Study

Electrical Engineering

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary Information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies