Modern Communication Networks

4 credits

This course focuses on modern local area networks (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, etc.) and wide area networks (LTE, 5G, etc.). Topics to be covered include end-to-end network architecture, physical layer packet processing, medium access control protocols, mobility management and mobile IP, TCP over wireless, mobile applications (e.g., mobile web, real-time video streaming, and telephony). Recommended preparation: ECE 158A. Prerequisites: graduate standing.