WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS

WCOM-110 RF/Wireless Fundamentals

3 Credits

Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the fundamentals of Radio Frequency and Wireless technologies in the real world environment and how information is transmitted and received through that medium. An overview of many types of cellular communication systems will also be presented. Prerequisite: TELE-100. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

WCOM-120 Wireless Communications

3 Credits

Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation in the real world environment and how information is transmitted and received through that medium. An overview of many types of wireless communication systems will be presented. The numerous problems in selecting the method of transmission and reception will be considered, and the impact of noise, power, and impedance on system performance will be addressed. Specific circuits unique to this branch of electronics will be examined. Pre- or Co-requisite: ELEC-213 and WCOM-110. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

WCOM-200 Wireless LANs

3 Credits

Upon completion of this course, the student will apply the principles of wireless data communications, protocols, and standards related to Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN). Topics include: RF Transmission, propagation, WLAN frequency bands, characteristics and uses of wireless network devices, compare and contrast with standard "wired" network device and WLAN implementations. Students will have hands-on experience in building, configuring, securing and troubleshooting basic and extended WLANs. Students will be qualified to administer and support different brands of wireless LAN hardware. This course prepares students to sit for Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. Prerequisite: CSCO-270. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

WCOM-220 Advanced Topics in Wireless Communications

3 Credits

As the field of wireless industry rapidly evolves, new technologies will be introduced to keep the students abreast of the state of the art in the wireless communications industry. Students will be introduced to advanced topics, as per their area of interest, radio frequency, 3G implementation, WLAN implementation, new features and implementation of wireless security. Guest speakers will be invited to present and supplement the classroom seminars. Each student will be required to pursue individual area of interest culminating in a mentored applications-oriented wireless communications project and presentation to the class. Emphasis is placed on selecting, planning, implementing, testing and presenting the project. Prerequisite: WCOM-120 and WCOM-200. (3 hours weekly)