Mobile Computing

Mobile Computing | Introduction to Computer Networks | Network Performance Analysis and Simulation | Probability and Statistics

Mobile Computing

1. K. Pahlavan and K. Krishnamurthy, “Principles of Wireless Networks,” Prentice Hall.

2. A. Ganz, Z. Ganz, and K. Wongthavarawat, “Multimedia Wireless Networks – Technologies, Standards, and QoS,” Prentice Hall

3.  H. Kaaranen et al. “UMTS Networks: Architecture, Mobility, and Services,” Wiley.

4. C. K. Toh, “Ad Hoc Mobile Wireless Networks: Protocols and Systems,” Prentice Hall.

5. T. S. Rappaport, “Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice,” Prentice Hall.

6. R. A. Dayem, “Mobile Data & Wireless LAN Technologies,” Prentice Hall.

7. David J. Goodman, “Wireless Personal Communications Systems,” Addison Wesley.

8. P. G. Hoel, S. C. Port, and C. J. Stone, “Introduction to Probability Theory,”Houghton Mifflin.

Course Content:

Introduction to Wireless and Mobile Systems

1.       Introduction

2.       Probability, Statistics, and Traffic Theories

3.       Mobile Radio Propagation

4.       Channel Coding

5.       The Cellular Concept

6.       Multiple Radio Access

7.       Multiple Division Techniques

8.       Channel Allocation

9.       Mobile Communication Systems

10.    Existing Wireless Systems

11.    Satellite Systems

12.    Network Protocols

13.    Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

14.    Wireless MANs, LANs, and PANs

15.    Recent Advances

Supplements

Materials from references and papers.

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