COMP 431 - Wireless Networks and Security

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and COMP 361; or consent of instructor
See Addenda to the 2021/2022 Catalog  for changes to this course effective Spring 2022

This course introduces wireless networking technologies with a focus on the network protocols and standards of wireless networks including cellular networks, wireless local area networks and wireless ad hoc networks. Specifically, it will cover topics relevant to wireless network security, wireless communications, radio resource management, mobility management, wireless medium access control, wireless routing protocols and wireless Transmission Control Protocol. Offered alternate years.