Mobile networks

COM-405 / 8 credits

Teacher: Al Hassanieh Haitham

Language: English

Summary

This course provides a detailed description of the organization and operating principles of mobile and wireless communication networks, as well as the use of wireless signals for sensing and imaging.

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 Localization
  • Wireless Sensing
  • Wireless Imaging

Keywords

Communication networks, protocols, wireless, IoT

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

CS-202 Computer systems or COM-208 Computer Networks

COM-302 Principles of Digital Communications

Recommended courses

COM-430 Modern Digital Communications: A Hands-on Approach

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

Labs

Expected student activities

Class Participation, Quizzes, Homework, Labs, Exercise Sessions

Assessment methods

Homeworks

Quizzez

Labs

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: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: mandatory
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: mandatory
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Semester: Fall
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional
    • Exam form: Written (winter session)
    • Subject examined: Mobile networks
    • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Lab: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
    • Type: optional

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