ITC 33600 - Wireless Networking

This course covers both theoretical issues related to wireless networking and wireless systems for both wireless data networks and cellular wireless telecommunication systems. Students will also work on a Project that addresses some recent issues in wireless and mobile networking. An extensive individual design, special topics course, research, and/or analytical project in any of the following areas: networking, cloud computing, mobile applications, IT architecture, IT strategy, IT ethics, network and data security, business processes modeling, human computer interaction, wireless technologies and web technologies.

Preparation for Course
P: ITC 33000 or 33100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand different types of wireless local area networks (WLAN) technologies.
2. Understand the significance that specific layers of the Transmission Control Protocol have in wireless communications.
3. Identify the different types of wireless communications protocols contained in the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard.
4. Identify the most critical antenna design parameters and understand their impact in wireless communications.
5. Understand radio frequency (RF)and multi propagation.
6. Understand spread spectrum technology.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of concept s related with alternative wireless technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID).
8. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement a wireless data collection system..
9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and document technical information in a professional, structure, timely and effective manner
10. Understand frequencies and regulations of communication systems.
11. Understand analog and digital communication.