ECE 6102
Transcript Abbreviation:
Wireless Networks
Course Description:
Design principles and communication algorithms for wireless networks with a focus on MAC and routing protocols, scheduling algorithms, power control, and scaling properties.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites
(N/A)
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be fluent in fundamentals of scheduling, rate allocation, power control, and scaling laws in wireless networks
Learn MAC and routing protocols for single and multi-hop networks, and cross-layer design principles
Improve their communication skills through presenting the state-of-the-art papers in class and writing research-oriented term papers
Be trained in independent or team research to formulate and solve a real-life networking problem through their research-oriented term projects
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless communication basics, propagation, and the wireless channel | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| MAC layer design and scheduling | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rate allocation and power control | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cellular design and channel allocation | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Routing in multi-hop wireless networks | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scaling Laws for multi-hop networks | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cross layer design | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Term project | 30% |
| Term Paper Presentation | 5% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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