MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y MSIT 413: Wireless Technologies General Information Michael L. Honig Department of EECS Northwestern University September 2014

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y This course is: –A course which focuses on wireless access This course is not: –A course on core networking

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y This course is: –A course which focuses on wireless access –A course on fundamental principles This course is not: –A course on core networking –A course on technical standards and systems

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y This course is: –A course which focuses on wireless access –A course on fundamental principles –A technical course This course is not: –A course on core networking –A course on technical standards and systems –An engineering or business course

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Topics this course covers: –Overview of wireless systems and standards Cellular, WLAN, PAN, emerging systems –Limitations on the performance of wireless systems Interference, propagation, mobility –Digital modulation techniques (QAM, OFDM) –Multiple access techniques (CDMA, OFDMA) –Diversity, error control –Cellular data and wireless LANs –Mobility management –New and emerging technologies (5G, small-cell networks, cognitive radio)

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Topics which are not covered: –Security (left for another course) –Particular applications such as RF ID’s (part of special topics class) –Antenna design –Source coding methods for voice, images, video –Multimedia protocols (SIP) –Wireless browsers, mobile apps –Business case analyses of specific technologies

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Text There are many books on wireless communications and networks: –Almost all are for engineering students –Some are for network technicians or operators –Some emphasize core networking As a compromise, I have chosen the engineering text by Rappaport, a reference text (Pahlavan & Levesque) and supplemental handouts. Homeworks and the quiz will pertain only to material covered in class. Reading assignments are meant to reinforce this material.

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Grading 50% project, 25% homework, 20% quiz (8 th week), 5% class participation Homeworks: –There will be 4 to 5 homeworks meant to review concepts covered in class. –I encourage working in groups; however, assignments should be written up individually. (Please, no copying – grades are assigned individually.) Quiz: –1 hour, multiple choice –Meant to review homeworks, main concepts. –Small part of grade: motivates questions about material, gives useful feedback

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Project The project is a written report and presentation assigned to a team preferably consisting of 3 or 4 students. Can be technical or business-related (e.g., case study with cost-benefit forecasts). Grade is primarily based on written report (20-30 pages depending on group size). Group presentations are meant for sharing results with the rest of the class. Since grades are based on individual efforts, each student in the group must specify their individual contribution to the project. All group members are not guaranteed to receive the same grade. See “project guidelines” (on class website) for more details about grading, and “project suggestions” for suggested topics.

MSIT | Master of Science in Information Technology U N I V E R S I T Y Project Schedule October 18 (week 4): –One- to two-page proposals are due specifying team members, project objectives, and specific contributions from team members. November 8 (week 7): One- to two-page progress reports are due. November 22, December 6 (weeks 9, 10): project presentations; reports are due December 6.