Telecom Clouds and Mobile Applications



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Telecom Clouds and Mobile Applications

2 Credits


BU.330.705.XX
[NOTE: Each section must have a separate syllabus.]
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[Start & End Date / ex: 3/24/15-5/12/15]


[Semester / ex: Spring 2016]

[Location / ex: Washington, DC]

Instructor


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Contact Information


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[Email Address]



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Required Text




The Essential Guide To Telecommunications, 5th Ed. By Annabel Dodd. Publisher: Prentice Hall.

Recommended Text


Business data communications and security, 9th Ed. By Panko and Panko. Publisher: Pearson.



Required References and Learning Resources (books, web links, software, cases, etc.)
Augustine (Gus) Samba, “Logical Data Models for Cloud Computing Architecture.” IEEE, IT Professional (ITPro), January/ February 2012.
Ying Li; Maeder, A.; Linghang Fan; Nigam, A.; Chou, J. “Overview of femtocell support in advanced WiMAX systems.” Communications Magazine, IEEE
Date of Publication: Volume 49, Issue: 7, July 2011.
Salvatore Distefano and Antonio Puliafito. “Cloud At Home: Toward a Volunteer Cloud.” IEEE, IT Professional (ITPro), January/February 2012.
Djavanshir, R., et al. (2014). “Life Sciences Computing.” In IEEE, ITPro. p. 21. July-August, 2014.
Djavanshir, R. et al. (2011). “The Future of Web Applications.” In IEEE IT Professional, September/October 2011.
Djavanshir, R. and Khorramshahgol, R. (1996). “A review and evaluation of networking technologies” Telematics and Informatics, Volume 13, Issue 1.
Djavanshir, R. and Agresti, W.W. (2008). ” Managing Risks Propagation in Extended Enterprise Network” In IT Professional. July and August 2008.

Course Description


This course covers technological advancements in telecommunications and emerging wireless mobile systems, with emphasis on their business application: how the nature of these advances are driving business models and amplifying the strengths of today’s firms; how businesses can select, integrate, and apply telecom and emerging mobile systems and cloud services into their business processes to maximize their value creation value capture, and value delivery. Business applications and contents delivered by mobile systems in public and private sectors – such as in healthcare services (mHealth), in financial and banking industries (mCommerce), mobile money and credits in social entrepreneurship will be covered. Analysis and selection of the needed telecom and mobile technologies, necessary to support business applications and processes, are examined. This course enables the students to gain an in-depth understanding of different telecom network systems, their developments and international standards. Finally, managerial, business critical, and technical issues such as technology evaluation, cost vs. performance trade-offs analysis, requirements analysis and vendor selection as they are needed by today’s commercial and public organizations are covered.

Prerequisite(s)


None

Course Overview

The course addresses a key question for organizations with respect to telecommunication, Cloud, and Mobile Systems and technology: how do they select, utilize, use, or apply these systems in their business to maximize their businesses’ value capture, value creation, and value delivery. This course will also take more rigorous approach, exploring contemporary approaches, to telecom network selection, applications, and utilization decision-making that are used in businesses.


Learning Objectives


The goal of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of Business applications of LAN, WAN technologies including Cloud Computing and the Internet and Electronic Business involved in planning, managing, and implementing and benefitting LAN and WAN in organizations. The course will prepare students to approach business telecom decision-making related to telecommunication networks’ planning acquisition, selection, utilizations with a variety of techniques, both quantitative and qualitative in nature, so that as working professionals, they can be successful in taking on leadership roles to plan, acquire, apply and utilize WAN, LAN, and the Internet to their business needs.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:


  1. Prepare assessments of telecom technologies for their potential effects on organizations

  2. Develop recommendations for an organization to use ICT as a strategic asset

  3. Analyze and interpret information systems diagrams as depictions of organizational infrastructure and functionality

  4. Develop an approach for an organization to benefit from LAN/WAN cloud and mobile technologies, social media, and cloud computing

  5. Work effectively in a team environment to apply ICT models and frameworks to organizations and industries

To view the complete list of Carey Business School’s general learning goals and objectives, visit the Teaching & Learning@Carey website.


Attendance
Attendance and class participation are part of each student’s course grade. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions. Each class will include opportunities for teams to work together. Failure to attend class will result in an inability to achieve the objectives of the course. Excessive absence will result in loss of points for team participation. Regular attendance and active participation are required for students to successfully complete the course.


Grading


Course grades will be comprised of the following percentages:


Assignment

Weight

Final Exam (Cumulative-Comprehensive)

40%

Midterm Exam

20%

Project / White Paper

20%

Class Attendance, Questions, and Discussions

20% (2.5% each class)

Total

100%


The grade of A is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinarily excellent performance. The grade of A- is awarded only for excellent performance. The grade for good performance in this course is a B+/B. The grades of D+, D, and D- are not awarded at the graduate level.

Please refer to the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook for grade appeal information.


Course Topics
Telecommunication Networks, Cloud and Mobile Systems and their specific applications to business uses.

  1. ISO-OSI Standards and their Business Applications

  2. Introduction to LAN

  3. Introduction to Wireless-Mobile Systems, Emerging Wireless Applications for Businesses, WAN and their Business Applications, LATAs, Local Loops, and cost-saving-bypasses, and the Telecom Act of 1996.

  4. Business Applications of Telecom Networks- Cloud Computing, and Mobile Applications, Medical Informatics Transmissions.

  5. Pricing and Network Management,

  6. Developing and Analyzing Telecom Networks Requirements and Responding to RFP

  7. Vendors’ Evaluation and Technology Source Selection.



Tentative Course Calendar*
*The instructors reserve the right to alter course content and/or adjust the pace to accommodate class progress. Students are responsible for keeping up with all adjustments to the course calendar.





Class Session

Topic

Homework Assignments’ Group Discussions Due

PART 1 -

Technology

1


  • Course Introduction

Telecom Standards, ISO’s OSI


  • Network Access Architecture

Class Handouts

Introduction

2

  • Telecommunication Networks




  • Wired LANS & Wireless LANS &




  • Class Handouts




  • Dodd Chapter 5 and 6







3

Wide Area Networks

Cloud Computing


Class Handouts & Dodd Chapter 5


  • Summary discussion of what you learned from the previous week’s lecture and how you will apply it to a real life situation




4

Wide Area Networks and Clouds (Continued)




  • And Cloud Computing and its Business Applications

  • Class Handouts

Dodd: pp25-38 & 370-378

  • Midterm Exam




  • Summary discussion of what you learned from the previous week’s lecture and how you will apply it to a real life situation




PART 2-

Business

Applications


5

Wireless Communication

Class Handouts & Dodd Chapter 8


  • Summary discussion of what you learned from the previous week’s lecture and how you will apply it to a real life situation




6

Mobile Systems Business Applications

mHealth


Applications in Consulting,

Finance and other Businesses/ Industry Applications


Class Handouts & Dodd Chapter 8


  • Case for Group Discussion




  • Summary discussion of what you learned from the previous week’s lecture and how you will apply it to a real life situation.

7

  • Advanced Topics in Business Telecom Systems

  • Projects’ Presentations




Class Handouts

8

  • Q/A

  • Final Exam









Carey Business School

Policies and General Information


Blackboard Site


A Blackboard course site is set up for this course. Each student is expected to check the site throughout the semester as Blackboard will be the primary venue for outside classroom communications between the instructors and the students. Students can access the course site at https://blackboard.jhu.edu. Support for Blackboard is available at 1-866-669-6138.

Course Evaluation


As a research and learning community, the Carey Business School is committed to continuous improvement. The faculty strongly encourages students to provide complete and honest feedback for this course. Please take this activity seriously; we depend on your feedback to help us improve. Information on how to complete the evaluation will be provided toward the end of the course.

Disability Services


Johns Hopkins University and the Carey Business School are committed to making all academic programs, support services, and facilities accessible. To determine eligibility for accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at time of admission and allow at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the first class meeting. Students should contact Priscilla Mint in the Disability Services Office by phone at 410-234-9243, by fax at 443-529-1552, or by email.

Honor Code/Code of Conduct


All students are expected to view the Carey Business School Honor Code/Code of Conduct tutorial and submit their pledge online. Students who fail to complete and submit the pledge will have a registrar’s hold on their account. Please contact the student services office via email if you have any questions.
Students are not allowed to use any electronic devices during in-class tests. Calculators will be provided if the instructor requires them for test taking. Students must seek permission from the instructor to leave the classroom during an in-class test. Test scripts must not be removed from the classroom during the test.

Other Important Academic Policies and Services


Students are strongly encouraged to consult the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook and Academic Catalog and Student Resources for information regarding the following items:

  • Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

  • Student Success Center

  • Inclement Weather Policy


Copyright Statement


Unless explicitly allowed by the instructor, course materials, class discussions, and examinations are created for and expected to be used by class participants only. The recording and rebroadcasting of such material, by any means, is forbidden. Violations are subject to sanctions under the Honor Code.

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