20 CS 597: Introduction to Wireless and Mobile Networking

Course Number	20 CS 597
Credit Hours	3 Undergraduate
Catalog Data	This course introduces basic concepts for wireless communication of both voice and data information. Many underlying system issues related to mobility support and channel allocation will be covered. Wireless communication using satellites will also be described. Discussions on Ad Hoc and sensor networks will also help understand why they are useful.
Textbooks	Class notes will be provided as per the course outline.
References	1. T.S. Rappaport, Wireless Communications, Prentice Hall, 1996. 2. U. Black, Mobile and wireless Networks, Prentice Hall PTR, 1996. 3. W.C.Y. Lee, Mobile Communications Engineering, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1998.
Prerequisites by Topic	Some basic understanding of data communication concepts.
Goals	The student will acquire an understanding of wireless and mobile networks and will be able to correlate with new advances in this area.
Topics	1. Introduction 2. Probability and Traffic Theories 3. Radio Propagation 4. Channel Coding 5. Cellular Concept 6. Channel Allocation 7. Multiple Radio Access 8. Multiple Division Techniques 9. Mobile Communication System 10. Existing Wireless Systems 11. Satellite Systems 12. Networks Protocols 13. Ad hoc and Sensor Networks 14. Wiireless LAN 15. Recent advances.
Computer Usage	Students use a UNIX and/or Windows platform for the simulation projects.
Labs	All homework will be posted on the web page. The survey work requires access to the library in addition to the web.
Estimated ABET	Engineering Science: 1.5 credits or 50%<br>Engineering Design: 1.5 credits or 50%
Prepared By	Dharma P. Agrawal, Ph.D. on 2002/09/01