CSCE 4520, Wireless Networks and Protocols

3 semester hours

Course Coordinator: Ram Dantu

Current Catalog Description:

Architecture and elements of a wireless network. Use and process of mobility management. Signaling schemes used in wireless networks, network signaling, protocols and standards (GSM, IS-95, WAP, MobileIP, GPRS, UMTS and CDMA2000). Analysis of the operation and performance of wireless protocols.

Textbook:

None

References:

None

Course Outcomes:

1. Basic operation of a cellular network.

2. Understanding basic operation of different network elements of a cellular network.

3. Basic understanding of soft and hard handoff.

4. Basic understanding of function of interfaces between BTS, BSC, MSC and PSTN.

5. Understanding basic issues related to supporting QoS in voice and data services in cellular networks.

6. Understanding basic operation of wireless LAN networks.

Relationship between Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes:

Which of the course outcomes listed above support the program outcome listed below? Please

put the number of the course outcome in the box by the program outcome below. Not every

program outcome will be supported by your course outcomes and not every course outcome will

support a program outcome.

Course Outcome / Program Outcome
1,2,4 / a: An ability to apply knowledge of computing, mathematics and science
1,2,4 / b: An ability to analyze a problem and define the computing resources and requirements appropriate to its solution
1,2,3,4 / c: An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet a desired need
d:An ability to function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams
e: An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities of computing professionals
project3 and Seminar / f: An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range or audiences in both written and oral formats
g: An ability to recognize and analyze the local and global impacts of computing on individuals, organizations and society
h: Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning and professional development
5,6 / i:An ability to use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice
1,2,3,5,6, / j: An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a manner that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
1,2,5,6, project1, project2, project3 / k: An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity
l: Proficiency in more than one modern programming language paradigm

Prerequisites by Topic:

CSCE 3600

Major Topics Covered in the Course:

Assessment Plan for the Course:

Course Outcome / Student Work Used for Assessment / Number and Percentage of Students
Who Met Outcome*
  1. Basic operation of a cellular network.
/ Homework1, Quiz1, Homework2, Quiz3,quiz2,project1 / 90
  1. Understanding basic operation of different network elements of a cellular network.
/ Homework1, Quiz1, Homework2, Quiz2, Quiz3, project1,project2 / 90
  1. Basic understanding of soft and hard handoff.
/ Homework2, Quiz3,quiz2,progect2 / 90
  1. Basic understanding of function of interfaces between BTS, BSC, MSC and PSTN.
/ Quiz2, project1,project2, test1,test2 / 90
  1. Understanding basic issues related to supporting QoS in voice and data services in cellular networks.
/ Quiz3,quiz2,project3, test1, test2 / 80
  1. Understanding basic operation of wireless LAN networks.
/ Test2, Seminar, project3 / 80

*Met outcome means student received a grade of 75% or higher on a specific problem or assignment.

Estimate Curriculum Category Content (1-3 Semester hours):

Area / Core / Advanced / Area / Core / Advanced
Algorithms / Software design
Data structures / Concepts of programming languages
Computer organization and architecture