Introduction to the principles and operation of the physical layer
MAC layer structure and operation. Examples of operation for transport format combining and the random access process
Detailed review of the RLC layer and its different operating modes. In-depth consideration of the Acknowledged Mode operation
Details of structure and operation of RRC protocol with in-depth consideration of specifics such as RRC connection establishment, RAB establishment and measurement configuration
Details of USIM and Idle mode operation in UE
Non Access Stratum functions including both GSM and GPRS based protocols as well as detailed consideration of SIP and SDP protocols as part of the R5 IP Multimedia Subsystem
