This course studies emerging topics in mobile computing and networking, including basic communication and networking, architectures and technologies of wireless and mobile networks, software development for mobile devices and newly-emerging areas of mobile computing. Mobile communication theories, algorithms and architectures will be introduced involving wireless cellular networks, mobile TCP, wireless LAN, and mobile device technologies such as smartphones and tablets. Mathematical analysis of mobile computing algorithms will be conducted in depth.  Software development tools of mobile apps will be introduced and basic project-based learning related to the software development of mobile apps will be conducted.  Newly-emerging mobile applications that capitalize mobile computing and cloud computing will be discussed in details.

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours