General Information

Title:	Mobile Systems Architectures II / Mobile System-Architekturen II
Number:	251-0280-00
Schedule:	Summer Term 2007, Wednesdays 9 - 11 (Lecture) and 11 - 12 (Exercises)
Location:	IFW B42
Credit Points (ECTS):	5
Language:	German, English (if requested)
Enrollment:	Web

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Jürg Gutknecht (ETHZ)
Dr. Stefan Müller Arisona (ETHZ)
Dr. Simon Schubiger-Banz (Swisscom Innovations)

Contact

Ongoing Course Information:	http://www.jg.inf.ethz.ch/Mobile
Lecturer Contact:	Stefan Müller Arisona, RZ H25, 0446320971, stefan.mueller _ at _ inf.ethz.ch
Assistant Contact:	Thomas Trachsel, RZ H23, 0446327325, thomas.trachsel _ at _ inf.ethz.ch

Description

The lecture Mobile Systems Architectures I & II, which is realised in collaboration with Swisscom, takes an integral approach to mobile computing from a "systems view". The course is targeted at master programme students with an interest in mobile applications and systems design. Its goal is to provide in-depth knowledge of all architectural aspects of today's mobile systems and to prepare the students for taking a leading role in designing and implementing tomorrow's mobile systems and application models.

The second part of the course, Mobile Systems Architectures II [251-0280-00], focuses on current and upcoming remote communication capabilities of mobile devices, cellular networks and mobile service infrastructures. The course does not deal with low level wireless communication theory, which is well covered by other courses offered at ETHZ.

Starting point will be currently deployed (2G) GSM networks, including GSM voice, SMS, MMS and WAP services. We will cover 2.5G and 2.75G packet based services like GPRS and EDGE. As next step we will introduce UMTS with a side glance at other 3G standards. In addition, an introduction WLAN and WiMAX technologies is given. At another level, the course will present techniques for the successful design of mobile client server applications.

It is our intent to present the course in a broad manner. At the same time, we will provide in-depth information at certain points, typically in terms of accompaning lab exercises. The practical application of the presented material is regarded as an integral part of the course, and successful solutions will be rewarded in terms of final credit point accreditation.

Principal Objectives

Introduction to the foundations of mobile systems architectures with particular focus on currently deployed and future remote communication technologies and mobile application services. Become acquainted with development and simulation environments. Realisation of practical application examples.

Requirements

Basic knowledge on operating systems and computer networks.
Basic C++ and Java programming skills.
Mobile Systems Architectures I recommended but not required.

Efficiency Control and Examination

All exercises (except those marked as optional) have to be completed and sent to the assistant by email (deadlines are given below). Please build groups of two.
End-term oral examination.