| Course Code : | 2001WETLMW | | Study domain: | Computer Science | | Semester: | Semester: 1st semester
| | Contact hours: | 25 | | Credits: | 3 | | Study load (hours): | 84 | | Contract restrictions: | No contract restriction
| | Language of instruction : | English
| | Exam period: | exam in the 1st semester
| | Lecturer(s) | Chris Blondia
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1. Prerequisites
At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
Specific prerequisites for this course:
The student has a good insight in computernetworks in general and IP networks in particular. Moreover a basic knowledge of IEEE 802.11 networks is necessary
2. Learning outcomes
After following this course, the student has made broader his insight in wireless and mobile networks based on practical applications. Different alternatives that are available when setting up a wireless network, their performance aspects, the security methods that can be applied and the use of different mobility protocols can be understood and explained using the expertise build up during this course.
These learning outcomes correspond with the following general learning outcomes for Master in the computer science: - Analysis and design of large computer science projects: the student has the ability to divide a large problem into smaller problems and to devise a solution for each of these sub-problems - The student is able to select techniques, methods and architectures for the problem at hand, taking into account the specific characteristics of the system under study. - The student is able to report, both oral and written, on the proposed solutions
3. Course contents
4 lab sessions related to mobile and wireless networks are organized. In addition there is a session that elaborates on a specific aspect of mobile and wireless networks.Lab1: basic configuration Lab2: sniffing and channels Lab3: Performance evaluation Lab4: Security
4. Teaching method
Class contact teaching: Laboratory sessions
Personal work: Assignments:In group
5. Assessment method and criteria
Examination: Oral without written preparationPractical examination
Continuous assessment: (interim) tests
6. Study material
Required reading
The required hardware (PCs and wireless nodes) are provided. In addition, a syllabus is available; see http://www.pats.ua.ac.be/courses
Optional reading
The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:
W. Stallings, Wireless Communications and Networks, Prentice Hall
7. Contact information
Lecturer: Prof. C. Blondia, Assistants: Nicolas Letor, Erwin Van de Velde and Johan Bergs.
(+)last update: 12/10/2011 12:31 chris.blondia
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