TCM-155 - Wireless Communications

3 credits

This course introduces the student to mobile and wireless communications networks. Introductory topics peculiar to the wireless channel included within the course are: the fundamentals of wireless communications systems, wireless sub-systems, wireless digital modulation techniques, and an overview of transmission lines, EM propagation, and antennas. Starting with a short history of modern wireless services, course emphasis quickly shifts to present day wireless technology. The two major areas of course coverage are cellular systems and the IEEE wireless technologies. Topics covered from the cellular world include: GSM and CDMA systems, their 3G implementations, and an introduction to proposed 4G systems. Topics covered from the IEEE technologies world include: wireless LANs (802.11), PANs (802.15), WANs (802.16), RANs (802.22), and proposed future wireless systems. Also covered in this course will be issues of WLAN security network setup and configuration, and network management. The lab portion of the course will allow the student to gain experience with wireless networking technology.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in ICOM or instructor permission

Corequisite(s): ESET-360L, TCM-155L

Course previously known as: TCOM-360