This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and mobile communications technologies. The topics include computer networks, Internet, TCP/IP, transport layer protocols, routing layer protocols, medium access control protocols, wireless channel models, packet scheduling, multimedia networks, cellular networks (GSM, GPRS, CDMA, 3G, 4G, etc.), and wireless local area networks. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
An overview of computer networks, introduction to OSI architecture |
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2) |
Wireless communication fundamentals (analog and digital data transmission, fading, MIMO systems) |
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3) |
PHY layer (modulation and coding techniques, channel capacity); project definition |
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4) |
MAC layer (fixed vs. random access, TDMA, FDMA, CDMA) |
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5) |
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard |
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6) |
Mobile wireless ad hoc networks (MANET) |
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7) |
Midterm exam |
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8) |
IP addressing, Internet, IPv6 |
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9) |
Transport layer services (TCP, UDP, congestion control) |
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10) |
Cellular Networks (2G, 3G, 4G, etc) |
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11) |
Application layer protocols, Quality of Service (QoS) |
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12) |
Network management, security in computer networks |
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13) |
Emerging networks: sensor, cognitive, software defined networks (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT) |
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14) |
Research paper presentations |
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Course Notes: |
1. W. Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications,” Prentice Hall, 8th edition, 2007
2. C. Beard and W. Stallings, “Wireless Communication Networks and Systems”, Pearson, Global edition, 2016
3. T. S. Rappaport, “Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice”, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2002
4. A. L. Garcia, I. Widjaja, “Communication Networks”, Mc Graw Hill, 2nd edition, 2004
5. A. S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, Prentice Hall, 4th edition, 2002 |
References: |
Recent technical papers related to Wireless Networks |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Uses basic Software Engineering knowledge and competencies. |
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2) |
Applies the software development ability that is necessary for software engineering applications. |
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3) |
Uses data structures and applies information about algorithm development. |
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4) |
Develops system programs on operating systems. |
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5) |
Defines computer organization, design and architectures. |
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6) |
Creates the structure of computer networks and network security. |
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7) |
Uses business intelligence, data mining and data analysis tools, applies techniques about them. |
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8) |
Develops database applications and WEB based programs. |
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9) |
Defines, analyzes, designs and manages information technologies projects. |
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10) |
Uses and develops technology-based environments and tools in education. |
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11) |
Detects, identifies and solves information technology needs of the business environment. |
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12) |
Uses the capabilities of information technologies within the rules of professional responsibility and ethics. |
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