1. Title of subject
Wireless Computing
2. Subject code
TWC 3401
3. Status of subject
Major
4. Version
Date of Previous Version: Year 2006
Date of New Version : Year 2007
5. Credit Hour
3
28 Hours of Lectures
14 Hours of Tutorial
LAN’s Credit Hours Equivalence : 2.67
6. Semester
Trimester 3, Delta Level
7. Pre-Requisite
TCE2311 (Data Communication and Telecommunication)
8. Methods of Teaching
28 Hours Lecture
14 Hours Tutorial
9. Assessment
Coursework:
Final Exam:
Total
:
10. Teaching staff (Proposed)
Wong Hui Shin
Norzailah
11. Objective of subject
The course aims to introduce the knowledge of wireless
computing technologies and its applications to the students.
12. Synopsis of subject
This subject deals with the important aspects of wireless and
mobile computing including wireless LAN, wireless WAN and
cellular networks. Wireless technology protocols and standards
are also studied.
Subjek ini mencakupi aspek-aspek penting dalam komputasi
tanpa dawai dan bergerak termasuk Rangkai Kawasan Setempat
& Kawansan Luas tanpa dawai (WLAN & WWAN) dan
rangkaian selular. Protokol dan piawai teknologi tanpa dawai
akan dibincangkan.
40 %
60 %
100%
By the end of the subject, students should be able to
 Describe and interpret the concepts of wireless computing
as compared to the conventional wire-based computing.
 Apply the knowledge gained to understand the wireless
LAN and WAN technologies available.
 Describe and interpret the concepts of wireless access
technologies and various standards.
 Describe and interpret the concepts of Mobile application
framework.
13. Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Ability to apply soft skills in work and career
related activities
Good understanding of fundamental concepts
Acquisition and mastery of knowledge in
specialized area
14. Details of subject
2.
30
30
Acquisition of analytical capabilities and
problem solving skills
20
Adaptability and passion for learning
5
Cultivation of innovative mind and
development of entrepreneurial
skills
5
Understanding of the responsibility with moral
and professional ethics
5
Topics Covered
1.
% of
contribution
5
Introduction to Wireless Computing
Wireless Evolution overview, Circuit switching
versus Packet Switching - Wireless StandardsMobile
and
Remote
access-Wireless
messaging, Mobile Devices
Wireless Networking and Communication
Technologies
Wireless connectivity -Definition of Wireless
LANs and Wireless WANs-Types of Wireless
WANs- Wireless LAN technologies.
Wireless Access Technologies-FDMA, TDMA,
CDMA- Different Generation of Wireless
Technologies
.
Hours
5
7
3.
Wireless
Technology
Standards
Protocols
- IEEE 802.11b
- Bluetooth technology
- HomeRF
- WAP(Wireless Application Protocol)
4.
Mobile Applications Framework
 Study of Mobile Application Frameworks
 Mobile Application Design
 Integration and Implementation in
Wireless and Wired Networks.
Total Contact Hours
Tutorial
15. Text
&
8
8
28
Mobile and Remote access
Wireless messaging
Wireless LANs
Wireless WANs
Generation of Wireless Technologies
Bluetooth Profiles
WML SCRIPT
WAP Gateway services
Mobile Wireless Entertainment
Case studies
Text Books
1.
2.
3.
Reference Books
1.
2.
William
Stallings,
“Wireless
Communications and Networks”, Prentice
Hall, New Jersey, 2nd Ed. 2005.
Steve Mann, Scott Sbihli, “The Wireless
Application Protocol”, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc, 2002.
Deital, “Wireless Internet & Mobile
Business”, Prentice Hall, New Jersey,
2002, 1st Ed..
Ira Brodsky – “Wireless computing”,
Thomson Publishing Inc, Newyork, 1997.
Rifaat A.Dayem-“Mobile Data and
Wireless LAN Technologies”, Prentice
Hall, New Jersey, 1997.