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Spring 2017
May 02, 2024
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CNIT 34600 - Wireless Networks
Credit Hours: 4.00. This course introduces wireless networking. Topics include fundamental wireless communication concepts, wireless local area networks (LANs), and cellular systems. Wireless specific protocol elements are addressed in typical application environments. Data communications in multiple wireless environments are emphasized. In the laboratory section, students implement wireless solutions and integrate them into wired LAN environments. Typically offered Fall Spring.
0.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Laboratory, Lecture
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Offered By: Polytechnic Institute
Department: Computer Information Tech

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette
      Anderson
      Columbus
      Kokomo
      Lafayette
      South Bend

Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand basic wireless data and telecommunications terminology and jargon. 2. Understand the basic underpinnings of important wireless technology, security, and management issues. 3. Implement 802.11 networks in multiple different scenarios. 4. Conduct successful site surveys with different 802.11 equipment and standards. 5. Discuss wireless data and telecommunication issues with professionals in an informed and intelligent manner. 6. Know how and where to seek further information concerning more advanced topics not covered in this class without feeling overwhelmed. 7. Formulate a checklist regarding existing and/or new wireless data/telecommunication systems and infrastructure. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of medium characteristics, modulation and multiplexing techniques, physical layer framing structures used in wireless networks.


Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:     
      Computer & Information Tech

Prerequisites:
Undergraduate level CNIT 24000 Minimum Grade of C- and Undergraduate level CNIT 24200 Minimum Grade of C-

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