This course aims at discovery of a comprehensive and important issues in mobile computing and communications.  The topics are grouped into four main areas: basic issues and problems, mobile and wireless networks, mobile/wireless communication architectures and related communication protocols. The problems in mobile computing comparing with computing in fixed network systems will be explained.  Different mobile communication architectures will be introduced including smart phone technology.  Wireless networks such as 2G/3G/4G networks and protocols such mobile/wireless TPC, wireless LAN, Mobile Ad-hoc networks, multimedia sensor networks and mobility management strategies that are needed to support mobile computing will be discussed.  Mobile ad hoc networks will be also studied.

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours