ELEC 5110/6110: Wireless Networks
Spring 2008
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Broun Hall Room 125
Course Details:
Catalog Data: ELEC 5110/6110. Wireless NETWORKS (3) Lec. 3. Pr., ELEC
3400. Introduction to wireless broadband, satellite communication, wireless local
area networks, Bluetooth and Home RF standards, Internet protocol, and
wireless access.
Textbooks:
Required –
Wireless Communications and Networks by Wiliam Stallings, Prentice Hall,
2005
Principles of Wireless Networks by Kaveh Pahlavan and Prashanth
Krishnamurthy, Prentice Hall, 2002 (Out of print. But, I will provide pdf version of
the book on the website).
Reference Book:
Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice by Theodore S.
Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2002
Other References:
Relevant papers from journals, magazines and conferences
Instructor:
Prathima Agrawal
Ofc: Broun Hall, Room 208
Phone: (344) 844-8208
E-mail: agrawpr@eng.auburn.edu
Web: www.eng.auburn.edu/~agrawpr/ELEC5110
Office Hours: By appointment)
GTA: Pratap S. Prasad
Ofc: Broun Hall, Room 405
Phone : (344) 844-1877
E-mail: prasaps@auburn.edu
Course Objective:
To gain in depth knowledge of the evolution, architecture, design and operation
of modern wireless communication networks. The networks studied include wide
area cellular (both circuit-switched and packet-oriented telecommunication
networks), mobile all IP networks, and wireless local and personal area
networks. Important protocols that differentiate infrastructure-based networks
from infrastructure-less networks like mobile ad hoc and sensor networks will be
introduced. Background material, necessary for understanding the class
material, will be discussed.
Prerequisite Courses:
ELEC 3400: Communication Systems
Prerequisites by topic:
Introductory probability theory
Basic knowledge of antennas
Basic computer architecture
Basic communication theory
Course policy:
Attendance: Attendance at the course lectures is mandatory.
Honesty and integrity: This instructor strictly adheres to the guidelines of Auburn
University that demands students to pursue their academic work with honesty
and integrity.
Homework: The instructor expects every student to submit original solutions to
the homework a week after it is assigned and at the beginning of the class on the
due date. Late submissions will not be entertained, unless in the case of unusual
situations. The GTA assigned to this course is responsible for the homework.
Dropping the course: The course can be dropped without penalty on or before
the deadline set by Auburn University. Beyond that date, a W (Withdrawn
Passing) grade will be assigned to the student who drops this course. The
course may be dropped with a W after mid-semester only under unusual
circumstances. When approval for dropping the course after mid-semester is
granted by the Dean of the student’s college, a W may be assigned only when
the instructor indicates that the student is clearly passing the course. Otherwise,
a WF (Withdrawn Failing) grade will be assigned.
Course outline:
Introduction to wired and wireless networking
Review of radio propagation models, modulation and coding techniques
Network Planning and Operations
Wireless Medium Access
Wireless WANs that use GSM, TDMA and CDMA Technologies
WLANs and WPANs
Mobile Internet Protocol
Security in Wireless Networks
Satellite communication
Sensor and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
Project Reviews
Course Grading:
ELEC 5110/6110:
Homework
Midterms (1)
Quizzes
Project
Final
10%
25%
15%
20%
30%