CIT 32700
Wireless Communications
Course Instructional Objectives
Wireless Communications
Course Instructional Objectives
Electromagnetic Spectrum/Radio Waves/Associated bands
- Describe the ways in which radio waves are measured
- Illustrate the basic concepts and techniques through which data can be transmitted by radio waves
- List advantages and disadvantages of radio waves
- List advantages and disadvantages of infrared waves
- Apply the relationship of frequency to speed of light and waves
- Describe frequency
- Describe amplitude
- Describe intensity
- Describe phase
- Describe how data is transmitted
- Explain modulation
Cellular Communications
- Describe Cellular Networks
- Explain Cellular Telephone Systems
- Explain Current Cellular Standards
- Describe Types Cellular Networks
RFID
- Define Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- Explain the need for RFID and how RFID works
- List the components of an RFID system
- Outline the challenges of RFID
802.11 (Wi-Fi)
- Describe how WLANs are used
- List the components and modes of a WLAN
- Describe how an RF WLAN works
- Explain the differences between IR, IEEE 802.11, and IEEE 802.11 x WLANs
- Outline the user mobility features offered by IEEE 802.11 networks
802.16 (WiMax)
- Explain why wireless metropolitan area networks (WMANs) are needed
- Describe the components and modes of operation of a WMAN
- List the range of WMAN technologies, including FSO, LMDS, MMDS, and 802.16 (WiMAX)
- Explain how WMANs function
- Outline the security features of WMANs
Satellite Communications
- Describe the components of a satellite network
- Describe Satellite Communication rates
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of satellites
- Explain uses of satellite systems
Bluetooth
- Identify key markets for Bluetooth adoption
- Discuss frequency used for communication
- Describe management requirements of link
- Evaluate security concerns of the technology
Infrared
- Identify how infrared works
- Identify IrDA standards
- Compare to other limited range technologies
- Discuss frequency used for communication
GPS
- Discuss historical significance of technology
- Recognize underlying infrastructure
- Describe underlying infrastructure
- Identify frequencies used in communication
- Examine market and public safety applications
Microwave
- Compare spectrum application to others
- Identify technologies that exist as microwave signals
- Describe unique communications techniques using microwave technology
Emerging Wireless Technologies and Applications
- Describe the components of a satellite network
- Describe Satellite Communication rates
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of satellites
- Explain uses of satellite systems
