COM-405 / 8 credits

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Language: English

Remark: pas donné en 2023-24


Summary

This course provides a detailed description of the organization and operating principles of mobile and wireless communication networks.

Content

Keywords

Communication networks, protocols, wireless, IoT

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

COM-208 Computer Networks

Recommended courses

COM-302 Principles of Digital Communications

Important concepts to start the course

Operating principles of communication protocols and layer organization.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Synthesize the way a mobile network operates
  • Interpret the behavior of such networks
  • Propose evolutions to existing protocols
  • Identify weaknesses, bottlenecks and vulnerabilities
  • Identify weaknesses and bottlenecks

Teaching methods

Lectures

Weekly Readings

Exercise sessions

Homework Problems

Expected student activities

Class participation, readings, homework, exercise sessions

Assessment methods

Homeworks + final exam

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistants Yes
Forum No

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Bibliography

Handouts, recommended books (see course URL)

Ressources en bibliothèque

    Moodle Link

    In the programs

    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Semester: Spring
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exam form: Written (summer session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

    Reference week

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