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Wireless communications
ECE4024
Synopsis
This unit introduces the fundamentals of wireless communications and networking. You will learn about the characteristics of wireless channels, modulation techniques, methods of combating fading including space, time and frequency diversity, multiple access techniques and cellular networks.
A selection of more advanced topics will also be covered including MIMO systems, heterogeneous networks, 5G and next-generation communications. A final project will give you the opportunity to construct and test a wireless system through the use of software-defined radios (SDRs).
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (1)
- Information and networksECE3141
What it unlocks
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Offerings (1)
- Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 2 areas of study
- Electrical and computer systems engineeringElectrical and computer systems engineering technical electives
- Telecommunications infrastructureStudying electrical and computer systems engineering specialisation