Futures: Wireless Communications Network Architecture for High Schoolers

Learn about the basic building blocks of communication systems and where the blocks fit into an operational system.

 

This course aims to familiarize you with the various communication site technologies used in Mission Critical, Commercial, and Enterprise communication systems. It emphasizes the importance of comprehending the governing bodies and standards that promote consistency in today's communication systems. Having a strong foundation in the concepts and regulations governing critical communications systems is crucial for modern technologists.

By taking this course, students will acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to distinguish between different communication system technologies and the regulatory bodies that ensure the safe and coordinated use of available spectrum. They will also develop an understanding of the distinctions between P25 systems, DMR systems, and CBRS systems. Additionally, the course will cover the fundamental components of communication systems and their integration within operational systems.

What You Will Learn

In the course Futures: Wireless Communications Network Architecture, students will:

• Distinguish between different types of communication sites, including Land Mobile Radio RF, Dispatch/PSAP, Video, and CBRS.
• Acquire an understanding of the FCC regulations pertaining to radio sites.
• Differentiate between the transmitted signal types used in P25, DMR, and CBRS systems.
• Explain the distinctions between Conventional, Simulcast, and Multicast sites/systems.
• Identify various hardware types and their corresponding site installations.
• Construct a block-level system and justify their design choices.
• Describe the best practices for site testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

Return to the Futures website here. 

Note: This course is only open to high school students.

Course Number: EE-90004
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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9/25/2023 - 12/4/2023

$350

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  173728

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Bing, Benny

  Benny Bing has published over 70 scientific papers and 16 books, and has 6 U.S. patents licensed to industry. He has served as a technical editor for the IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine for 10 years, a guest editor for the IEEE Communications Magazine (twice) and IEEE JSAC, and an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer. His IEEE tutorials were sponsored 8 times by industry. Cisco Systems launched its first wireless product using 18,000 printed copies of one of his books. In addition, he was invited by Qualcomm and Comcast to conduct on-site courses, and the NSF to serve as a panelist on residential broadband. Among the various research, teaching, and industry awards he has received include the NAB Technology Innovation award. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical enginee...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

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• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 9/18/2023.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  9/25/2023 - 12/4/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.