CS492 Special Topics in Computer Science MobileWireless Networking

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CS492 Special Topics in Computer
ScienceMobile/Wireless Networking

• http//an.kaist.ac.kr/courses/2006/cs492
• Lecture 1 (Monday 2006.9.4.)
• Sue B. Moon

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Goals of CS492

• To introduce students to basic concepts in
  wireless and mobile networking
• To offer them hands-on experience through lab
  sessions and team projects.

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Prerequisite

• CS230 System Programming or equivalent
• CS330 Operating Systems or equivalent
• CS441 Introduction to Computer Networking or
  equivalent
• Or a consultation with the instructor

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Topics to Cover

• Basic concepts in mobile/wireless networking
• 802.11/16 Technology
• 2.5G/3G Technology
• Middleware/Application Layer Services

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Course Outline (II)

• Basic concepts in addressing/mobility
• Similar to Virginia Techs Lecture 1
• Intro on data communications
• Stallings Chapter 5-8
• Schiller Chapter 2
• Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g
• Schillers Chapter 7
• Bluetooth
• 2.5G/3G/4G
• WiMax/WiBro

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Course Outline

• 9/6 9/29 (4 weeks)
• Lectures on data communications, mobile
  wireless networking
• 10/4 11/29 (8 weeks)
• Labs/Lectures
• 11/29 12/22 (4 weeks)
• Lectures/Term Project

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Grading Policy

• Attendance (10)
• Win 5 stars by engaging in discussion proactively
• Homework (30)
• Written assignments lab
• Exam (30)
• Term Project (30)

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How to Be Active in Class

• Before Class
• Remind oneself about last class
• Look at today's topics
• Make a list of things you expect to learn
• In Class
• Ask yourself if the lecture is close to/far from
  your expected material
• Raise a question if what you've learned is
  different from your expectation

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TAs
Hyunwoo Chun hyunwoo_at_an
Haewoon Kwak haewon_at_an
Dooyoung Lee dylee_at_an
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Class Website

• http//an.kaist.ac.kr/courses/2006/cs492
• http//noah.kaist.ac.kr/list.jsp?board1138
• Mailing list of TAs
• cs492(at)an(dot)kaist(dot)ac(dot)kr