Wireless Fundamentals

Catalog description

Foundational course in wireless networking includes systems-level coverage of advanced information communication technology (ICT) focusing on digital wireless communications systems used in today's ICT networks. Introduces communication techniques that allow high-speed mobile connectivity. Includes topical areas in noise, modulation techniques, signal path loss, basic antenna theory and other similar topics required to understand how a wireless network architecture is developed. Also introduces the characteristics of both Wi-Fi based systems and smart phone-based systems. Specific topics include: binary communications, QPSK, PCM, TDM, QAM, OFDM, OFDMA and the wireless environment. Lays the foundation for fully understanding how to create and develop a wireless network.