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TCOM 506 - Personal Communication Systems (PCS)

Credits: 1.5
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Electrical and Computer Engineering

Introduces Personal Communication Systems (PCS). Topics include multiple technical layers of the PCS systems; data link level and network layer protocols, including implementation; mobile station operation and base station operation; and how voice and data services work. Also discusses vital issues of user authentication, privacy, and data or voice encryption.

Prerequisite(s): TCOM 500, 501, 551, and 552 or equivalent.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 1.5
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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TCOM 506 - Personal Communication Systems (PCS)