This unit will review the basic concepts of networking technologies and analyse technological aspects of the wireless network. Main topics will include: antenna and propagation for wireless systems, fundamentals of physical layers used in wireless networks, wireless local area networks (WLAN/WiFi), WiMax systems, mobile network technologies (3G and LTE), mesh networks. Unit will also cover advanced topics in wireless networking.
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories and tutorials/wk
Students will be expected to spend a total of 12 hours per week during semester on this unit as follows:
Fundamental knowledge of computer and communication systems
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment - Research paper | 20% | Week 8 |
| Practical work assignments | 20% total (4% each) | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10, 11 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Overview of Wireless Networks | |
| 2 | Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols. Internet | Practical work assignment |
| 3 | Electromagnetic waves and antennas | |
| 4 | Wireless LAN Technology Fundamentals | Practical work assignment |
| 5 | Advanced Aspects of WLAN/WiFi Technology | |
| 6 | Physical Layer Fundamentals | Practical work assignment |
| 7 | Cellular Wireless Networks. 3G technologies | |
| 8 | 4G/LTE Networks | Assignment - Research paper |
| 9 | WiMax Networks | |
| 10 | Mesh and ad hoc Networks | Practical work assignment |
| 11 | Wireless Personal Area Networks | Practical work assignment |
| 12 | Wireless Sensor Networks | |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
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