This course will focus on the network architectures that are used in wireless and mobile networks. In some cases we will dig deeper into the protocols used by such networks. The course should give both practical and more general knowledge concerning the these network architectures.
The course consists of 10 hours of lectures, and an assigned paper requiring roughly 50h of work by each student.
This course will give both practical and general knowledge concerning wireless and mobile network architectures. After this course you should have some knowledge of these architectures and understand the basic priciples behind them.
Following this course a student should be able to:
- Understand the architecture of existing mobile and wireless networks at a sufficient level to recognize the common features of such networks in any mobile or wireless network.
- Based upon recognition of common features, the student should be able to compare and contrast one network architecture with another.
- Describe differences between different types of mobility (such as user mobile, terminal mobility, session mobility) and understand how each type of mobility can be supported.
- Understand the core network protocols and applications in third generation mobile networks.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of this area both orally and in writing.
- Write papers suitable for submission to conferences and journals in the area.
- Read the current literature at the level of conference papers in this area.
While you may not be able to understand all of the papers in journals, magazines, and conferences in this area - you should be able to read 90% or more of them and have good comprehension. In this area it is especially important that you develop a habit of reading the journals, trade papers, etc. In addition, you should also be aware of both standardization activities, new products/services, and public policy in the area.