This course investigates the techniques used by successful network engineers to create converged network architectures and provide optimum information access to their users. The course will provide an in-depth study of the current and contemplated mobile technologies that can facilitate network convergence. Students will test these mobile technologies and their applications via the virtual laboratory concept using OpNet, the most advanced network modeling software currently available. Technical information on specific equipment and software will be provided as instruction supplemental to the testbook, and case studies will be used throughout the course. (3)