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The second part of this specialization in 6G wireless technologies will allow learners to understand blockchain-empowered wireless systems, analyze multimodal smart networks with vision-aided capabilities, master semantic communication principles and mathematical frameworks, and explore radar-enabled monitoring for 6G applications. Learners will gain expert insights into how these advanced technologies will enable intelligent, secure, and efficient wireless networks.
Part 2 advances beyond foundational concepts to examine cutting-edge innovations that will transform network intelligence and functionality. The integrated approach covers blockchain resource management, semantic communication transceiver design, radar principles for assisted living, and multimodal network architectures. Expert discussions from telecom visionaries provide real-world perspectives on wireless network evolution and deployment strategies.
By completing Part 2, learners will be equipped with specialized knowledge in next-generation network intelligence and security mechanisms, positioning them to contribute to 6G's most innovative applications. This intermediate foundation gives learners a fundamental understanding how 6G will revolutionize connectivity through intelligent, semantic-aware, and blockchain-secured communications.
This module explores the integration of blockchain technology with wireless communication systems to enhance security, trust, and reliability in distributed networks. Students examine the fundamental concepts of the Byzantine Generals Problem and Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) as foundational principles for understanding blockchain consensus mechanisms. The module covers operational challenges in wireless environments, resource requirements for blockchain deployment, and practical applications of blockchain-enabled wireless systems.
This module explores the integration of multiple sensing modalities with wireless communication systems to create environmentally-aware networks for next-generation mmWave/THz communications. Students examine vision-aided wireless network architectures, blockage prediction mechanisms, and proactive network management strategies. The module covers performance evaluation metrics, federated learning approaches for privacy-preserving distributed intelligence, and the practical implementation challenges of multimodal systems.
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5 videos6 readings3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 53 minutes
Module Content•2 minutes
Introduction to Multi-Modal Smart Wireless Networks •15 minutes
Vision aided Wireless Networks Part 1•13 minutes
Vision aided Wireless Networks Part 2•12 minutes
Challenges and Opportunities in Multimodal Networks•10 minutes
6 readings•Total 80 minutes
Meet the Instructor•5 minutes
Section 1 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Introduction Reading Material •30 minutes
Section 2 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
VA-WN Reading Material •30 minutes
Section 3 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Module 2 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Introduction to Fundamentals •20 minutes
VA-WN•20 minutes
Module 3: Semantic Empowered Wireless Communication Systems
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces semantic communication as a paradigm shift from traditional bit-oriented to semantics-oriented wireless communication systems. Students explore the fundamental principles, network architectures, and mathematical frameworks underlying semantic communication systems designed to address growing data traffic demands and stringent service requirements. The module covers transceiver design challenges, knowledge graph fusion techniques, and resource management strategies for semantic-aware radio access networks (S-RAN). Students examine practical applications including virtual reality delivery, privacy-preserving communication, and the integration of generative AI for enhanced semantic processing and transmission efficiency
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9 videos11 readings3 assignments
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9 videos•Total 90 minutes
Background and Motivations•7 minutes
Network Architecture for Semantic Communication•12 minutes
Transceiver Design in Semantic Communication •11 minutes
Mathematical Framework of Semantic Communication Part 1•11 minutes
Mathematical Framework of Semantic Communication Part 2•8 minutes
Mathematical Framework of Semantic Communication Part 3•10 minutes
Resource Management for Semantic Communication Part 1•12 minutes
Resource Management for Semantic Communication Part 2•10 minutes
Resource Management for Semantic Communication Part 3•9 minutes
11 readings•Total 115 minutes
Meet the Instructor•5 minutes
Section 1 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Section 2 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article: Semantic-Aware Radio Access Networks•20 minutes
Journal Article: A Mathematical Framework of Semantic Communication based on Category Theory•20 minutes
Section 5 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article: Generative AI-Driven Semantic Communication Networks•20 minutes
Optional Further Reading•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Module 3 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Practice Quiz 1•10 minutes
Practice Quiz 2•20 minutes
Module 4: Radar-Enabled Monitoring for 6G Applications
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces radar principles and their applications in 6G wireless systems and assisted living technologies. Students explore fundamental radar concepts, advanced signal processing techniques including ultra-wideband and FMCW systems, and practical applications in healthcare monitoring. The module covers radar system design, Doppler analysis, range compression, and the integration challenges of joint communication and sensing systems for next-generation wireless networks.
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9 videos14 readings4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 79 minutes
Introduction to Radar and its History•10 minutes
Radar Principles Part 1•8 minutes
Radar Principles Part 2•7 minutes
Waveform Design Considerations•9 minutes
Range Compression•6 minutes
Doppler Processing•8 minutes
Applications in Assisted Living Part 1•9 minutes
Applications in Assisted Living Part 2•14 minutes
Future Challenges•7 minutes
14 readings•Total 160 minutes
Meet the Instructor•5 minutes
Section 1 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Section 2 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Radar Basics•20 minutes
Section 3 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article: Performances of Multitones for Ultra-Wideband Software-Defined Radar•20 minutes
Section 4 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Conference Paper: Comparison of Matched Filter and Dechirp Processing Used in Linear Frequency Modulation•20 minutes
Section 5 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article and Dataset: Radar Sensing for Healthcare •20 minutes
Section 6 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article: Radar Signal Processing for Sensing in Assisted Living•20 minutes
Section 7 Lecture Slides•5 minutes
Journal Article: Seventy Years of Radar and Communications•20 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Module 4 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Practice Quiz 1•10 minutes
Practice Quiz 2•10 minutes
Practice Quiz 3•10 minutes
Module 5: Discussion on Rethinking Wireless Networks and the Vision for 6G
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
This podcast-based module features in-depth discussions with telecom visionaries and researchers exploring the future of wireless communications and 6G network architectures. Students engage with expert perspectives on strategic deployment challenges, policy considerations, and emerging paradigm shifts in telecommunications. The module examines AI-enabled edge computing, ultra-reliable low-latency applications, and the integration of wireless networks in healthcare, robotics, and smart systems, while addressing global standardization efforts and business considerations for next-generation wireless technologies.
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10 videos3 readings3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 90 minutes
Part 1: Shaping the Wireless Future (part 1) •13 minutes
Part 2: Shaping the Wireless Future (part 2) •12 minutes
Part 3: Roll-outs & Real-World Deployment •10 minutes
Part 4: Strategy, Policy, & Diversification in Telecoms/ Legacy, Advice, & the Global Academic Impact •9 minutes
Part 5: Futuristic Applications & Final Reflections •6 minutes
Part 1: The Big Picture•7 minutes
Part 2: AI at the Edge •6 minutes
Part 3: Smarter, Safer, Networks •11 minutes
Part 4: Healthcare, Robots & Beyond •7 minutes
Part 5: Policy, Standards, and Global Strategy in Telecoms•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 65 minutes
Meet the Guests•5 minutes
Required Reading: A Survey on Spectrum Sensing and Learning Technologies for 6G
•30 minutes
Required Reading: Business Case and Technology Analysis for 5G Low Latency Applications•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Module 5 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Practice Quiz 1•15 minutes
Practice Quiz 2•15 minutes
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