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    University: Debre Markos University

    College/Faculty: Bure Campus


    Course Title: Wireless Communication and Mobile Computing
    Course Code: CoSc3034
    Credit Hrs.: 3 ECTS: 5 Lecture Hrs.: 2 Lab Hrs.: 3 Tutorial Hrs. 1
    Prerequisite: CoSc 2032-Computer Network and Data communication
    Course Category: Compulsory
    Year III Semester II

    Course Description
    This course will examine the area of wireless networking and mobile computing, looking at the unique network
    protocol challenges and opportunities presented by wireless communications and host or router mobility. The course
    will give a brief overview of fundamental concepts in mobile wireless systems and mobile computing, it will then
    cover John. Wiley & Sons – Handbook of Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing.

    system and standards issues including wireless LANs, Cellular Networks, mobile IP, ad-hoc networks, sensor
    networks, as well as issues associated with small hand held portable devices and new applications that can exploit
    mobility and location information.

    Objectives
    The objective of this module is:
    ➢ To provide an overview of Wireless Communication networks area and its applications in
    communication engineering.
    ➢ To appreciate the contribution of Wireless Communication networks to overall technological growth.
    ➢ To explain the various terminology, principles, devices, schemes, concepts, algorithms and different
    methodologies used in Wireless Communication Networks. To enable students to compare and
    contrast multiple division techniques, mobile communication systems, and existing wireless network
    ➢ To provide an overview on Trends, issues and challenges on Mobile computing
    Course Outline
    Chapter 1: Introduction (4hr)
    1.1. Introduction to Wireless communication and Mobile Computing
    1.2. Types of Services
    1.3. Wireless Vs Mobile
    1.4. Applications
    Chapter 2: Mobile Computing (4hr)
    2.1. Fundamentals of Mobile computing
    2.2. Mobile devices and Mobile OS
    2.3. Mobile Computing Issues and Challenges
    2.4. Mobile Computing Technologies
    2.5. Mobile Computing Applications
    Chapter 3: Wireless Network Principles (6hr)
    3.1. Wireless Basics
    3.2. Frequency Allocation and Regulation
    3.3. Antennas
    3.4. Signal Propagation
    3.5. Multiplexing
    3.6. Modulation
    3.7. Media Access Control
    3.8. Classifications of Wireless Networks
    Chapter 4: Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) (4 hr)
    4.1. WLAN Overview
    4.2. IEEE802.11 (WLAN) Standards
    4.3. HiperLAN
    4.4. WPAN Overview
    4.5. IEEE 802.15 (WPAN) Standards
    4.6. Wireless Sensor Networks and Zigbees
    Chapter 5: Cellular Networks (6 hr)
    5.1. Principles of Cellular Networks
    5.2. First Generation (1G) Cellular and Paging Networks
    5.3. Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks
    5.4. The 2.5G Cellular Networks
    5.5. Third Generation (3G) Cellular Networks
    5.6. Fourth Generation (4G) Cellular Networks
    5.7. Overview of Fifth Generation (5G) Cellular Networks
    Chapter 6: Mobile Network Layer (4hr)
    6.1. Mobile IP
    6.1.1. Introduction
    6.1.2. Mobile IP entities and Terminologies
    6.1.3. IP packet delivery
    6.1.4. Registration
    6.1.5. Tunneling and Encapsulation
    6.2. Introduction to Mobile ad-hoc networks
    Chapter 7: Wireless Network Security (4hr)
    7.1. Introduction to wireless security
    7.2. Examining wireless LAN vulnerabilities
    7.3. Understanding WLAN security models
    7.4. Securing wireless transmission using VPN
    7.5. Wireless security policies

    Teaching - Learning methods


    Two contact hours of lectures, three hours of lab and 1 hours of tutorials per week. Students do home assignments.

    Assessment method
    Quizzes /Mid exam 20%
    Assignments 10%
    Project 20%
    Final Exam 50%
    Total 100%
    Teaching Materials
    Reference Books:
    ➢ Vijay Garg, Wireless Communications and Networking.

    ➢ Amjad Umer, Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications.

    ➢ Jochen H. Schiller- Mobile comunications ,2nd Edition

    ➢ Theodore.S. Rappaport, Wireless Communication and Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition.

    ➢ John. Wiley & Sons – Handbook of Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing.

    Wireless Communication and Mobile Computing Laboratory Outline

    Week1 WLAN design


    Week2 WLAN configuration
    Week3 Simulating WLAN using GNS3, OPENet, ns2, ns3
    Week4 Simulating Bluetooth
    Week5 Simulating WIMAX
    Week6-7 Designing and Simulating MANET, OPENet, OMNET++
    Week8-9 Simulating Wireless Sensor Network
    Week9 Simulating GSM and GPRS
    Week9-10 Simulating 3G and LTE, NetSim
    Week11-12 Simulating Mobile IP

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