Mobile networks
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
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: obligatoire
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: obligatoire
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Mobile networks
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Labo: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel