TECH 71 — Wireless for the AI Age: An Introduction to Modern Systems
Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Kuo-Ken Huang
Date(s): Jun 22—Jul 20
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Tuition: $355
Refund Deadline: Jun 24
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 45
Status: Registration opens May 18, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Summer
Day: Mondays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jun 22—Jul 20
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $355
Refund Deadline: Jun 24
Instructor(s): Kuo-Ken Huang
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 45
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Registration opens May 18, 8:30 am (PT)
Wireless communication quietly underpins much of modern life, from smartphones and satellites to contactless payments and connected devices. This course offers a clear, concept-driven introduction to how contemporary wireless systems work and how they continue to evolve in the age of AI.
Students build a foundational understanding of wireless signals and waves, the core components of a wireless system, and the protocols and architectures that govern how devices communicate. The course examines widely used standards—including Bluetooth, wi-fi, and cellular networks—while also exploring emerging directions such as the Internet of Things and the growing role of AI in improving performance, efficiency, and adaptability.
Emphasis is placed on developing intuition rather than technical depth, enabling students to understand trade-offs, user experience implications, and future possibilities. Designed for students curious about the systems behind our always-connected world, the course requires no prior technical background and is well suited to professionals, students, and lifelong learners seeking conceptual fluency in modern wireless technology.
Students build a foundational understanding of wireless signals and waves, the core components of a wireless system, and the protocols and architectures that govern how devices communicate. The course examines widely used standards—including Bluetooth, wi-fi, and cellular networks—while also exploring emerging directions such as the Internet of Things and the growing role of AI in improving performance, efficiency, and adaptability.
Emphasis is placed on developing intuition rather than technical depth, enabling students to understand trade-offs, user experience implications, and future possibilities. Designed for students curious about the systems behind our always-connected world, the course requires no prior technical background and is well suited to professionals, students, and lifelong learners seeking conceptual fluency in modern wireless technology.