What This Document Is
This document is a detailed syllabus for EE 579: Wireless and Mobile Networks Design and Laboratory, a course offered at the University of Southern California. It outlines the structure, expectations, and key topics covered in a graduate-level exploration of mobile application development and wireless network technologies. The course centers around practical application, utilizing mobile devices to understand the complete system stack – from network protocols to application layers.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for anyone considering enrolling in EE 579, or currently enrolled, seeking a comprehensive understanding of the course requirements. It’s particularly valuable for students with an interest in mobile computing, wireless communication, and the design of applications for mobile devices. Prospective students can gauge the course’s focus and workload, while current students can use it as a constant reference for deadlines, grading policies, and instructor contact information. Professionals looking to understand the curriculum of a leading university’s mobile networks course may also find it insightful.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does *not* contain the actual lecture materials, lab exercises, or project specifications. It details the *types* of technologies and concepts explored (cellular networks, Bluetooth, databases, Java application servers) but doesn’t provide in-depth explanations or step-by-step instructions. It also doesn’t include specific details about the “cool” features of the mobile devices used in the course, or the nature of the compelling user needs addressed by student projects.
What This Document Provides
* A clear outline of course objectives and learning outcomes.
* Instructor and Teaching Assistant contact information and office hours.
* A detailed breakdown of the grading policy, including the weight of various assignments.
* A list of recommended (but not required) textbooks and resources for supplemental learning.
* Information regarding class meeting times and locations.
* An overview of the hands-on project component and its significance to the course.
* Policies regarding academic integrity and lab work.