Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This is a graduate level course. The course will introduce the basics of wireless communication, the evolution of modern wireless cellular networks and the design principles of cellular network. It will also demonstrate the architecture and protocols of GSM, GPRS and WCDMA cellular systems. The course will develop concepts of the emerging wireless networks: Wireless LAN, Wireless Mesh Networks, Wireless Personal Area Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks, WiMAX. The emphasis will also be on exploring research issues in emerging wireless networks.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the basics of wireless communication.
- Have adequate knowledge about the evolution of wireless systems.
- Understand the design of cellular systems in terms of frequency planning, system capacity and quality of communication.
- Have knowledge of supporting packet data traffic on cellular systems and enhancements for higher data rates.
- Able to carry research in emerging wireless networks.
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Course Calendar
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1
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Introduction to Wireless Networks
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3
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Introduction to Wireless Communication
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4
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Error Detecting and Correcting Techniques (Part I)
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5
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Error Detecting and Correcting Techniques (Part II)
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6
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Multiple Access Techniques
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Academic Term Paper
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7
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CSMA and Spread Spectrum
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8
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Evolution of Wireless Networks (Part I)
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9
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Evolution of Wireless Networks (Part II)
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Assignment No. 1
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10
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Evolution of Wireless Networks (Part III)
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11
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Fundamentals of Cellular Concepts (Part I)
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12
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Fundamentals of Cellular Concepts (Part II)
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13
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Fundamentals of Cellular Concepts (Part III)
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14
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Fundamentals of Cellular Concepts (Part IV)
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15
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Analog Mobile Phone System
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Assignment No. 2
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16
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Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
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17
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GPRS: General Packet Radio Service (Part I)
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18
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GPRS: General Packet Radio Service (Part II)
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20
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Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
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23
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WCDMA / UMTS (Part III)
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26
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Wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11 Overview, Protocols, Architecture, Services , MAC Protocol
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27
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Problems with DCF, RTC/CTS Protocol, PCF, MAC Frames
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28
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Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Overview, Ad Hoc vs. Cellular Networks, Application, etc.
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29
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802.11 Security, Flaws, Wep Protocol
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30
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Limitation of QoS in IEEE 802.11
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31
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Introduction to Wireless Mesh Networks
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32
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MAC Layer in WMN, Network Layer in WMN
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33
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TCP for Wireless Networks, Variants, Schemes etc.
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34
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Sensor Networks, Components etc.
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35
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MAC Protocols in WSN etc.
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36
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Routing Protocols in WSN etc.
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37
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Transport Protocols, CODA, ESRT etc.
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38
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WSN based Networks, Issues and Challenges
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39
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Introduction to WPAN, Standards etc.
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40
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Bluetooth Security, Standards, 802.15.3, HS WPAN
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Academic Term Paper Presentation
Course Viva
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