ECE 4570 - Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems (3C)

Multidisciplinary, project-oriented design course that considers aspects of wireless and mobile systems. Including wireless networks and link protocols, mobile networking including support for the Internet Protocol suite, mobile middleware, and mobile applications. Students complete multiple experiments and design projects.

This course provides three related contributions to the curricula in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science: (i) an integrated course in the rapidly growing field of wireless networks and mobile computing; (ii) a “hands-on,” project-oriented design course that considers core network protocols; and (iii) an additional choice of a technical elective in networking for undergraduate students. The proposed course provides coverage of wireless networks and mobile computing that is both comprehensive and accessible to upper-division undergraduate students. Students will gain hands-on exposure to key networking techniques and technologies, including wireless local area networks, the Internet Protocol (IP) suite, and mobile applications. It should be noted that industry partners see a growing need for courses that integrate wireless, networking, and mobile applications. As evidence of the course’s relevance and importance to industry, Intel has awarded Virginia Tech a grant of equipment and cash to support the development of this course.