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University Course Catalog Description

Wireless and mobile systems have become ubiquitous; playing a significant role in our everyday life. However, the increasing demand for wireless connectivity and the emergence of new areas such as the Internet of Things present new research challenges. This course of Wireless Technologies and Applications introduces relevant concepts and emerging trends in wireless technology and its applications. In particular, we will look at Wireless X in which X can be Communication, Technology, Sensing, Security, Charging, Health, and Applications.

Course Goals and Learning Objectives

The goal of this course is that you will have gained the following knowledge at the completion of the semester:

• Insights into essential wireless communication, technology, sensing, security, charging, health, and applications
• Skills in design and implement practical wireless systems from beginning

The learning objectives of this course are:

• Learning the initiative and critique research ideas in networks and mobile systems
• Learning how to properly design and build wireless systems through research project

Course Prerequisites

None. Students without any networking background should be willing to read up on the side.

Course Co-Requisites

None

Course Credits

Three (3).

Required Texts and Materials

No textbook is required. Students are expected to read research papers. However, the following books are relevant resources:

• Fundamentals of Wireless Communication, David Tse and Pramod Viswanath, Cambridge University Press, 2005. Available Online

Brief List of Topics to be Covered

• Cross Layer Networking
• Wireless Communication
• Wireless Sensing
• Wireless Security
• Wireless Health
• Power Management
• Other Emerging Techniques

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