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227-0557-00L 4 Credits DS , BSC D-ITET , D-INFK
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Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

Mobile Computing

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Roger Wattenhofer
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:07:04

Abstract

Principles of mobile computing and wireless communication. We discuss and analyze algorithmic concepts along with real-world standards. In the focus of the lecture are wireless multi-hop networks such as ad hoc or sensor networks. Topics include: Modeling, Media Access Layer, Wireless LAN, Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks, Mobile IP/TCP, Topology Control, Geometric Routing, Clustering, Positioning.

Objective

Recent tech success stories such as cellular phones, the Internet, and ultra light computing devices such as personal digital assistants and future innovation fields such as ad hoc, sensor, and community mesh networks form a new exciting research area dubbed "mobile computing." The goal of this course is to discuss the principles of mobile computing and wireless communication. We start with an introduction on radio transmission and work our way up the networking stack by discussing media access and logical link control, network and transport layer with mobile IP and TCP alternatives. We discuss and analyze algorithmic concepts along with real-world standards. In the focus of the lecture are wireless multi-hop networks such as ad hoc or sensor networks. We discuss a selection of the most important concepts, such as topology control, routing, clustering, or positioning. Course pre-requisites: Basic networking knowledge. Course language: English written, German spoken.

Content

1 Introduction 2 Physical and Link Layer 3 Media Access Layer 4 Wireless LAN 5 Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks 6 Mobile IP and TCP 7 Topology Control 8 Geometric Routing 9 Clustering 10 Positioning

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Mobile Computing
Does not take place this semester. Für D-INFK Diplomstudierende 6 Kreditpunkte
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Mobile Computing
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly

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