Mobile networks
Summary
This course provides a detailed description of the organization and operating principles of mobile and wireless communication networks.
Content
Introduction to wireless networks
Wireless PHY Layer Techniques
MAC (Medium Access Control) Layer Protocols
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Cellular networks (3G, 4G, 5G).
Internet of Things (IoT) Networks and Technologies.
Multi-Hop Networks, Mesh Networks, and Sensor Networks
Routing in Wireless Networks
Network Coding
Cross Layer Networking
Wireless Sensing and Localization
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 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: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Mobile networks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks