Computer Science (COMP) 409
Mobile Computing and Commerce (Revision 1)
Delivery Mode:Individualized study online.
Credits:3
Area of Study:Science
Prerequisite:COMP 200, COMP 210, or CMIS 311
Note: Students who are concerned about not meeting the knowledge requirements for this course are encouraged to contact the course coordinator before registering.
Precluded Course:COMP 409 is a cross-listed course—a course listed under two different disciplines—ECOM 410. COMP 409 may not be taken for credit by students who have obtained credit for ECOM 410.
Students in this course are required to contact their tutor using email.
Please see the Tutor and Coordinator Support page for more information.
Centre:School of Computing and Information Systems
COMP 409 is not available for challenge.
Overview
COMP 409: Mobile Computing and Commerce is a three-credit course that examines the technology and business aspects of mobile and wireless applications.
Mobile computing has become a key technology in today's world; cell phones, text messaging, and mobile PDAs such as the Blackberry have led to significant—some would say fundamental—changes in our lives. Mobile computing has also created, and will continue to create, significant changes for organizations. Understanding these changes and the opportunities and challenges that result is an important undertaking for those in today's organizations. As you explore mobile computing technologies in this course, you will come to understand the impact of mobile computing on organizations and the implications for management.
This course has two primary objectives. The first deals with the fundamentals of mobile technology, including radio, network and wireless communication, mobile computing applications, platforms and middleware, wireless LANs and PANs, wireless security, wireless positioning, and wireless management and support. The second primary objective, addressed mainly through readings and case studies, is to consider the impact of mobile technologies on organizational strategy, product and service offerings, and strategy execution.
Outline
COMP 409 consists of the following 10 lessons of study. Each lesson is designed to teach you the concepts, principles, and case-study skills that will enable you to learn the course objectives.
Lesson 1: Introduction and Overview
Lesson 2: Mobile Computing Applications
Lesson 3: Mobile Computing Platforms
Lesson 4: Wireless Network Principles
Lesson 5: Wireless LAN and PAN
Lesson 6: Cellular and Satellite Networks
Lesson 7: Wireless Architectures
Lesson 8: Wireless Security
Lesson 9: Mobile Computing Strategic Planning
Lesson 10: Mobile Computing Management and Support
Evaluation
To receive credit for COMP 409, you must achieve a mark of at least “D” (50 percent) on the Final Examination, and a composite course mark of at least a “D” (50 percent). The composite mark is weighted as follows:
| Assign. 1 | Midterm Exam | Course Project | Final Exam | Online Participation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | 20% | 30% | 25% | 10% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Umar, A. (2010). Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications, (2nd ed.). NGE Solutions, Inc. ISBN - 9780982542712
Other Materials
All other course materials, including case readings, are available online from the course Website.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 1, July 16, 2010.
Last updated by SAS 04/30/2012 10:16:41
