CS 4961/6961: Special Topics (Mobile and Wireless Networking) - Spring 2024
Instructor: Prof. Kobus Van der Merwe
Tues/Thur 2:00-3:20 PM, In Person, WEB 1230
Overview
This is a combined undergraduate/graduate level course on Mobile and Wireless Networking with a systems emphasis. The course will cover basic principles of wireless communication and focus on understanding and applying those principles in practical systems. The primary goal of the course is for students to obtain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of mobile and wireless networking through a combination of hands-on exploration and "textbook" learning. The course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students who have completed the prerequisites. The course will briefly review basic networking concepts before focusing on a variety of mobile and wireless topics, including: 5G/NextG networks, radio-access-networks, spectrum usage, digital communication basics and advanced wireless applications (wireless sensing, spectrum sharing, Internet-of-Things (IoT), augmented & virtual reality (AR/VR)). Lab-assignments/hands-on exploration will make use of the POWDER mobile and wireless platform.
Prerequisites:
Full Major status in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and "B" or better in CS 4480 (or equivalent computer networking course).
More Details:
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Course Canvas website:
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