WIP: New Course Development for 5G Connectivity: Lessons Learned in Matlab Simulations

Our ongoing efforts to develop a new course on intelligent wireless connectivity is presented in this research-to-practice WIP paper. The ICon concept unifies the fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing (CC), and artificial intelligence (AI). The convergence of technological trends accelerates digital transformation in majority industrial sectors. Consequently, to acquaint students with the skills and information necessary for success in these disciplines and to satisfy this need, academic institutions must revise their curricula. New course proposal and lessons learned in 5G mobile networks simulation, along with the software applications are presented. The Matlab toolbox was chosen for modeling, configuration, simulation, and end-to-end analysis wireless links. The evaluation of 5G NR model codes serves to demonstrate preliminary stages of planning for the creation of 5G courses and may yield simulated outcomes for the development of ICon course.