CIT 32700
Wireless Communications
Wireless Communications
Description
Students will learn about the growing range of wireless technologies and their applications. The course will explore the fundamentals of each wireless technology from basic signaling properties to current and future market uses. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various wireless technologies.
Textbook
Ciampa & Olenewa, Guide to Wireless Communication, Course Technology, 2007, ISBN 9781418836993
Course Outcomes
- Explain the principles of wireless communications (CIT 9)
- Give examples of the multiple applications of wireless communications (CIT 9)
- Define the terminology associated with wireless communications (CIT 9)
- Assess various wireless communication platforms in selecting solutions for an application (CIT 2)
- Critically compare strengths and weaknesses of each platform discussed (CIT 10)
- Design and implement a wireless network (CIT 3, 7)
- Apply new knowledge with hands-on experience with wireless communications (CIT 9)
CIT Program Outcomes (What are these?)
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Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)
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Topics
- Electromagnetic Spectrum / Radio Waves / Associated bands
- Cellular Communications
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Tags)
- 802.11 (Wi-Fi)
- 802.16 (WiMax)
- Satellite Communications
- Bluetooth
- Infrared
- GPS
- Microwave
- Emerging Wireless Technology and Applications
Assessment
- Exams (2)
- Quizzes (4)
- Assignments (14)
- Labs (5)
- Journal (1 including all entries)
- In Class/Homework Assignments (4-6)
- End of Chapter Project Assignments (3)
- Semester Project
