Semester-wise syllabus for a B.Tech in Wireless Communication

 

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Mathematics-I 

   - Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations 

2. Engineering Physics 

   - Mechanics, Waves, Optics, Electromagnetism 

3. Basic Electrical Engineering 

   - Circuit Theory, Network Analysis 

4. Programming for Problem Solving 

   - Basics of C/Python Programming 

5. Workshop/Engineering Graphics 

6. Labs: 

   - Physics Lab, Programming Lab, Electrical Lab 

 

Semester 2: Core Engineering Basics

1. Mathematics-II 

   - Probability, Statistics, Complex Analysis 

2. Chemistry/Environmental Science 

   - Materials Science, Sustainability Basics 

3. Digital Electronics 

   - Logic Gates, Combinational Circuits 

4. Data Structures & Algorithms

5. Communication Skills 

6. Labs: 

   - Digital Electronics Lab, Data Structures Lab 

 

Semester 3: Introductory Specialization

1. Mathematics-III 

   - Numerical Methods, Transform Techniques (Fourier, Laplace) 

2. Analog Communication Systems 

   - AM, FM, Modulation/Demodulation, Noise Analysis 

3. Electronic Devices & Circuits 

   - Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers 

4. Network Theory 

   - Two-Port Networks, Filters, Resonance 

5. Object-Oriented Programming (Java/C++) 

6. Labs: 

   - Analog Communication Lab, Electronic Circuits Lab 

 

Semester 4: Core Communication Systems

1. Digital Communication 

   - PCM, Digital Modulation (ASK, PSK, QAM), Error Control Coding 

2. Signals & Systems 

   - Time/Frequency Domain Analysis, Sampling Theorem 

3. Electromagnetic Waves 

   - Maxwell’s Equations, Wave Propagation 

4. Microprocessors & Microcontrollers 

5. Labs: 

   - Digital Communication Lab, Microprocessor Lab 

Semester 5: Wireless Communication Fundamentals

1. Antenna Theory & Design 

   - Dipoles, Arrays, Radiation Patterns, Yagi-Uda Antennas 

2. Microwave Engineering 

   - Waveguides, RF Components, Microwave Measurements 

3. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 

   - FFT, FIR/IIR Filters, Z-Transform 

4. Wireless Communication Technologies 

   - GSM, CDMA, OFDM Basics 

5. Labs: 

   - Microwave Lab, DSP Lab 

 

Semester 6: Advanced Communication Systems

1. Mobile Communication 

   - Cellular Networks (2G to 5G), Handoff, Channel Allocation 

2. Satellite Communication 

   - Orbits, Link Budgets, VSAT, GPS 

3. Optical Communication 

   - Fiber Optics, WDM, Optical Amplifiers 

4. Information Theory & Coding 

   - Entropy, Huffman Coding, Turbo Codes 

5. Electives: IoT, Network Security 

6. Labs: 

   - Mobile & Satellite Communication Lab 

 

Semester 7: Specialization & Projects

1. Advanced Wireless Networks 

   - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, MIMO, 5G/6G Concepts 

2. Wireless Sensor Networks 

   - Routing Protocols, Energy Efficiency 

3. Internet of Things (IoT) 

   - Architecture, Protocols (MQTT, CoAP), Applications 

4. Project Management & Ethics 

5. Major Project (Phase-I) 

   - Problem Definition, Literature Survey, Design 

6. Labs: 

   - IoT Lab, Wireless Networks Simulation (NS3/OMNeT++) 

 

Semester 8: Final Projects & Electives

1. Major Project (Phase-II) 

   - Implementation, Testing, Thesis Submission 

2. Electives: 

   - Cognitive Radio 

   - RF Circuit Design 

   - Machine Learning for Wireless Systems 

   - Radar Systems 

3. Industrial Training/Internship (Optional) 

 

Key Electives Across Semesters 5–8

- Network Security 

- Cloud Computing for Wireless 

- Quantum Communication

- Advanced DSP for Wireless 

- AI/ML in Wireless Networks