CS 257: Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; research, 3 hours

Catalog page 264

Prerequisites: CS 141; CS 164 or CS 204

Description: Introduces basic and advanced concepts of wireless networks and mobile computing. Covers both wireless cellular and ad hoc networks. Includes protocols for medium access control, resource allocation, and routing, as well as transport layer optimizations for the wireless environment. Also covers standards, Bluetooth, and the IEEE 802.11 for wireless local area networks.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 11/45 11/45
2017-18 7/35  7/35