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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Expanded Course Outline (ECO)
2008-09
Department Name: _CIS______Course Title: Mobile Communications & Wireless Networks
Prepared By: Steven Powell__ Course Number: CIS 427______
Date Prepared: 10/18/2008
Date Approved By Assurance Learning Committee:
Section A
I. Catalog Description
Fundamentals of mobile telecommunications and wireless network technology, regulation, standards, and management. Analysis of wireless local and wide area networks. Evaluation of service alternatives. Emerging issues. 4 lecture/problem-solving. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0) in CIS 305 and CIS 328.
II. Required Background or Experience
Prerequisites. CIS 305 and CIS 328.
A. Prerequisites Justification. The course requires an understanding of the fundamentals of telecommunications and networks (CIS 307) and other core CIS courses.
B. General Education Contribution: The student is expected to be able to express himself/herself both orally and in writing (ENG 104, ENG 105, COM 204). The student is also expected to evaluate network problems analytically and to solve them. This ability would be enhanced through mathematics and statistics courses (STA 120).
III. Expected Outcomes:
This course is designed to provide students with the ability to:
1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of wired versus wireless networking.
2. Analyze wireless technology, regulation, standards, and network management
3. Evaluate alternative wireless network and mobile communications products and services.
4. Design a wireless local/wide area network.
5. Set up a wireless local area network.
6. Analyze the performance of a wireless network.
Level 1Knowledge / Level 2
Comprehension / Level 3
Application / Level 4
Analysis / Level 5
Synthesis / Level 6
Evaluation
arrange
define
list
memorize
name
recognize / classify
describe
discuss
explain
express
identify
recognize
report
review / apply
choose
demonstrate
illustrate
interpret
practice
schedule
solve
use / analyze
calculate
categorize
compare
contrast
diagram
differentiate
examine
experiment
question
test / assemble
collect
compose
construct
design
formulate
manage
organize
plan
prepare
propose
set-up
write / appraise
argue
assess
attach
choose
compare
defend
estimate
judge
predict
rate
score
select
support
value
evaluate
IV. Text and References
Selection of the textbook and supplementary reading materials is by the individual instructor. A suggested textbook is
Stallings, W., Wireless Communications and Networks, latest edition, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Suggested supplementary reading material:
Wheat, J. et al., Designing A Wireless Network, Syngress, Rockland MA, 2001.
Ciampa, M., Guide to Wireless Communications, latest edition, Thomson, Boston, MA.
Price, R., Fundamentals of Wireless Networking, latest edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin, New York, NY.
V. Special or Unique Student Materials:
__Zip Disk / _X Calculator / ___Camera / ___Laptop__Floppy Disk / ___Graph Paper / ___Video Camera / _X_Computer
__CD-Rom / _X_ Writing Pad / ___Videotape / ___Other
VI. Special or unique university facilities
Students should have access to a telecommunications networking lab with wireless capability.
___Computer Lab / ___Computer Connection / _X_“Smart” Classroom (one workstation)___File Server / _X_White Board/Markers / _X_Overhead Screen
_X_ Computer Projector / ___VCR / ___Microphone
___Laser Pointer / ___Printer / ___Moveable Classroom Furniture
_X_Internet Connection / ___Laptop Ports / ___Other
VII. Expanded Description of the Course and Instructional Methods
A. Expanded Description of the Course.
The course familiarizes the student with the many public and private wireless networking alternatives available to businesses and the way in which they satisfy the business' telecommunications needs. Emphasis is placed on mobile communications and wireless network technology, regulation, standards, applications, equipment and service offerings, and management. Problems require analysis and evaluation of representative networks and communications services.
This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to be able to understand wireless local and wide area networks and to internetwork them with their wired counterparts. In addition, it explores in greater detail than is taught in the introductory business telecommunications course CIS 307, the important topic of mobile communications systems and enables the student to understand how important such systems are as part of an integrated global solution for the communication of voice, video, and data. Finally, it provides the student with an understanding of some of the significant emerging telecommunications services and applications which will become available to homes and businesses
B. Instructional Methods
_X_Lecture / _X_Cases / ___Individualized Instruction_X_Lecture/Discussion / _X_Open Lab / ___Cooperative Learning
___Seminar / ___Videotapes / ___Distance Learning
_X_Simulation / ____Other
VIII. Methods of Evaluating Outcomes:
The following are examples of homework and laboratory assignments.
1. Determining a company’s mobile communications and wireless network requirements and determining how it supports the company’s business requirements.
2. Analyzing a key mobile communications and wireless networking technology and service.
3. Configuring and installing a wireless network.
Recommended Evaluation Tools:
Individual Paper: _10_% / Tests & Exams _60% / Individual Project __15%Group Paper: ___% / Quizzes __% / Team Project _10%
Individual Presentation _5_% / Peer Evaluation ___% / Outside/Expert Evaluations ___%
Group Presentation ___% / Participation ___% / Other: ______%
Individual instructors may use quizzes or participation as additional components and may adjust the weighting of each of the overall components.
SECTION B
Number / Theme/Topic
1 / Introduction and Evolution of the Wireless Industry
· Introduction to Course
· Significance of Mobile Communications and Wireless Networks
· Historical Perspectives
· The Wireless Industry
· Wireless and Mobile Applications
2 / Electromagnetic Waves and Access Methods
· The Electromagnetic Spectrum
· Antennas
· Signal Propagation and Disturbances
· Modulation, Multiplexing, and Encoding
· Multiple Access Techniques
· FDMA, TDMA, CDMA
3 / Regulatory Environment and Standards
· Domestic Regulation
· International Regulation
· Regulatory Issued
· Standards Overview
· Key Fixed Wireless Standards
· Key Mobile Wireless Standards
4 / Wireless LAN Technology and Implementations
· Infrared LANs
· Spread Spectrum LANs
· Narrowband Microwave LANs
· Wireless LAN Standards and Architectures
· Wireless LAN Products
· Wireless vs. Wired LANs
5 / Private Wireless Systems and Wireless Local Loops
· Wireless PBXs
· Private Mobile Radio
· Private Paging Services
· Wireless Local Loop Architectures
· Wireless Local Loop Implementations
6 / Fundamentals of Cellular Systems and Analog Cellular Systems
· Cellular System Building Blocks
· Frequency and Cell Planning
· Mobile Switching and Call Processing
· Analog Cellular Standards
· Advanced Mobile Phone Service
· Call Management
7 / Digital Cellular Systems and Mobile Computing
· Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
· TDMA vs. CDMA Systems
· Cellular Digital Packet (CDPD)
· Emerging Standards
· Mobile Data Services
· Wireless Messaging
· Mobile Computing Hardware
· Wireless Access to the Public Data Network
8 / Satellite Systems and Personal Communications Systems
· Satellite Technology
· Geostationary Satellite Implementations
· VSAT Networks
· Personal Communications Services and Standards
· Personal Communications Networks
· PCS Implementations
9 / Emerging Satellite Systems & Selected Wireless Applications
· Mobile Satellite Services
· LEO and MEO Satellite Systems
· Example Implementations
· Global Positioning Satellites
· Direct Broadcast Satellite
· Digital TV and Radio Broadcasting
10 / Wireless Network Security/Management & Future Directions
· Wireless Network Security
· Issues in Managing a Private Wireless Network
· Issues in Managing a Public Wireless Network
· Case Studies
· Future Directions in Wireless Networking
SECTION C: UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING GOALS (AACSB STANDARDS)
Foundation Knowledge and Skill Learning Goals
Goal / Class Contact Hours*Written and oral communication skills as evidenced by an ability to express complex issues orally and in proper written English. / 8
Analytical, and problem solving skills as evidenced by an ability to organize and utilize quantitative and qualitative information and appropriate methods to make decisions. / 9
Teamwork and interpersonal skills as evidenced by an ability to achieve common objectives in a diverse cultural environment. / 9
Information technical skills as evidenced by an ability to use current information technology to convey information, solve problems, and expedite business processes. / 9
Demonstrate awareness of ethical responsibility to business professions and society. / 5
Management-Specific Learning Goals
Goal / Class Contact Hours*Develop broad knowledge of critical areas of business, including statistics, accounting and finance, economics, information management, management, marketing, and operations management. / 5
Explain the impact of internationalization on the various functional areas of business. / 5
To be able to deal with business problems from the integrated perspective of the business as a whole. / 30
*Explanation of class contact hours: these hours are being collected as part of an AACSB requirement and will be used to assess our undergraduate program.