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Mobile networks

COM-405

Lecturer(s) :

Hubaux Jean-Pierre

Language:

English

Summary

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

Content

Introduction to wireless networks

Organization of the MAC layer

Wireless Local Area Networks - WiFi

Cellular networks

Mobility at the network and transport layers

Security and privacy in mobile networks

Keywords

Communication networks, protocols, mobility

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

COM-208 Computer Networks

Recommended courses

COM-302 Principles of Digital Communications

COM-301 Computer security

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

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra lectures

Weekly quizzes

Exercise sessions

Hands-on exercises

Expected student activities

Class participation, quizzes, homework, hands-on exercises

Assessment methods

Quizzes + final exam

Supervision

Office hours	No
Assistants	Yes
Forum	No

Resources

Bibliography

Handouts, recommended books (see course URL)

Ressources en bibliothèque

Fundamentals of Mobile Data Networks / Miao

In the programs

Communication Systems - master program, 2020-2021, Master semester 2
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Communication Systems - master program, 2020-2021, Master semester 4
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Computer Science - Cybersecurity, 2020-2021, Master semester 2
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Computer Science - Cybersecurity, 2020-2021, Master semester 4
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Computer Science, 2020-2021, Master semester 2
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Computer Science, 2020-2021, Master semester 4
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2020-2021, Master semester 2
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2020-2021, Master semester 4
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Communication systems minor, 2020-2021, Spring semester
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Cyber security minor, 2020-2021, Spring semester
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Mineur STAS Chine, 2020-2021, Spring semester
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
Robotics, Control and Intelligent Systems (edoc), 2020-2021
- Semester
  Spring
- Exam form
  Written
- Credits
  4
- Subject examined
  Mobile networks
- Lecture
  2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises
  1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

Reference week

	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
8-9
9-10
10-11		DIA003
11-12		DIA003
12-13		DIA003
13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
17-18
18-19
19-20
20-21
21-22

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