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ECS 289I ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (4) III

Lecture: 3 hours

Discussion: 1 hour

Prerequisite: Course 252A

Grading: Letter; reports on papers (50%), project (50%)

Catalog Description:
Advanced research issues in wireless communication networks, including multi-user diversity and cross-layer optimization, basic network information theory, cognitive radio networks, and dynamics spectrum management.

Expanded Course Description:

  1. Introduction
    1. Wireless Systems
    2. Characteristics and challenges
    3. Course overview
  2. Cross-layer Design
    1. Introduction
    2. Multi-user diversity and its theoretical aspects
    3. Systems and applications
    4. Advantages and limitations
  3. Network Information Theory
    1. Introduction of basic information theory results
    2. Theoretical limits of wireless networks
    3. Can the world go wireless?
    4. Applications
  4. Cognitive Radio Networks
    1. Motivation and current status
    2. Technical challenges
    3. Applications
  5. Other Topics
    1. Mesh networks
    2. Sensor networks

Textbook:
Selected research papers from conferences and journals.

Computer Usage:
Lectures and discussions will prepare students for development of individual or group-based projects relating to current studies in wireless communication networks. The project may involve the use of computer-based simulations for design and performance analysis.

Course Assignments:
Paper presentation: Student will select one paper from the reading list and present to the class.

Project: Students are encouraged to do an individual or group research project. Possible topics will be discussed in class. An alternative is to write an individual survey paper exploring a topic related to the class subjects in depth.

Goals:
The goal is to identify and understand some of the key research issues and recent advances in wireless communication networks.

Instructor: X. Liu

Prepared by: X. Liu (September 2007)

Overlap Statement:

There is no significant overlap with any other course.

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