School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
300952 Wireless and Mobile Networks Sydney City Session 1 2021
Unit Details
Unit Code:
300952
Unit Name:
Wireless and Mobile Networks
Credit Points:
10
Unit Level:
3
Assumed Knowledge:
Not Applicable
Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.
Unit Convenor (SCC)
Name: Dr Harry Wang
Email: h.wang@city.westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
Please liaise directly with the academic teaching this unit regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with these staff via email.
Program Convenor (SCC)
Name: Antoinette Cevenini
Email: a.cevenini@city.westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
Please liaise directly with the academic teaching this unit regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with these staff via email.
Edition: Sydney City Session 1 2021
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Contents
1 About Wireless and Mobile Networks 2
1.1 AnIntroductiontothisUnit ………………………………… 2 1.2 WhatisExpectedofYou ………………………………….. 2 1.3 ChangestoUnitasaResultofPastStudentFeedback ……………………. 3
2 Assessment Information 4
2.1 UnitLearningOutcomes ………………………………….. 4
2.2 ApproachtoLearning ……………………………………. 4
2.3 ContributiontoCourseLearningOutcomes …………………………. 5
2.4 AssessmentSummary ……………………………………. 10
2.5 AssessmentDetails …………………………………….. 11
2.5.1 TutorialandLabExercises ……………………………… 11 2.5.2 Mid-sessiontest…………………………………… 12 2.5.3 OnlineExam…………………………………….. 13
2.6 GeneralSubmissionRequirements………………………………. 14
3 Teaching and Learning Activities 16
4 Learning Resources 18
4.1 RecommendedReadings…………………………………… 18
Note: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this document 1
1 About Wireless and Mobile Networks 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This unit helps the students gain in depth knowledge in the core concepts and principles in the areas of wireless and cellular networks. It provides them with the technical skills needed to do requirement analysis and evaluate a range of wireless networked systems to plan their institution or expansion. The unit covers the communication characteristics and architecture of wireless systems along with various types of wireless networks, including wireless LANs, personal area networks, sensor networks, mesh networks, and broadband wireless networks. Given the widespread use of mobile phones and devices, a substantial part of the unit is devoted to the study of cellular networks. The unit also covers mobility management and wireless security issues and solutions. Upon completion of this unit, the students will have the capabilities needed for long term and independent learning in the rapidly evolving area of wireless and mobile networking.
1.2 What is Expected of You
Study Load
A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Unit would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.
Attendance
Attendance at tutorial and lab sessions are mandatory. Attendance at the class session for mid-session test is also mandatory and for all lectures is highly encouraged. Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the unit coordinator as early as they can.
Online Learning Requirements
Unit materials will be made available on the Unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.
Special Requirements
Essential Equipment:
Not Applicable
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable
Policies Related to Teaching and Learning
The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students include:
– Assessment Policy
– Bullying Prevention Policy and
– Guidelines
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Review of Grade Policy
– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
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– Special Consideration Policy
– Student Misconduct Rule
– Teaching and Learning – Fundamental Code – Student Code of Conduct
Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule
In submitting assessments, it is essential that you are familiar with the policies listed above and that you understand the principles of academic integrity. You are expected to act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic work and assessment tasks, submit work that is your own and acknowledge any contribution to your work made by others.
Important information about academic integrity, including advice to students is available at https://www.westernsydney. edu.au/studysmart/home/academic_integrity_and_plagiarism. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with these principles and apply them to all work submitted to the University as your own.
When you submit an assignment or product, you will declare that no part has been: copied from any other stu- dent’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment; submitted by you in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Unit Coordinator; written/produced for you by any other person except where collaboration has been au- thorised by the Unit Coordinator.
The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University and makes it an offence for any student to engage in academic, research or general misconduct as defined in the Rule.
The University considers plagiarism, cheating and collusion as instances of academic misconduct. The University also considers submitting falsified documentation in support of applications for special consideration, including sitting of deferred examinations, as instances of general misconduct. You should be aware that changes were made to the Student Misconduct Rule commencing 1 January 2020 that provide for minimum sanctions that apply to certain conduct, including the provision of falsified documentation to the University.
You are strongly advised to read the Student Misconduct Rule and the Inappropriate Behaviour Guidelines at the commencement of each session to familiarise yourself with this process and the expectations of the University in relation to work submitted for assessment.
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback
The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback provided helps us improve teaching methods and Units of study. The survey results inform Unit content and design, learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.
You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the Unit. You may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.
As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this subject have recently been made:
– Several modifications were made on the labs so they can be conducted at home environment instead of the university labs. Changing Assessment 2 from Essay to online Mid-session Test.
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2 2.1
Assessment Information Unit Learning Outcomes
Outcome
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Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of characteristics and architecture of wireless and mobile networks
2
Describe, analyse, and manage the principle applications of wireless and mobile networks
3
Demonstrate a broad understanding of concepts and technologies relevant to wireless and mobile networks
4
Explain relevant industry standards
5
Demonstrate technical skills needed for managing mobility
6
Demonstrate creative skills to plan institution or expansion of wireless and mobile networks
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Describe security issues in wireless and mobile networks and identify their remedies
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Demonstrate capabilities for independent learning of evolving concepts in wireless and mobile networking and for communicating those concepts clearly
2.2
Approach to Learning
Lectures: The lectures examine theoretical aspects of wireless and mobile networks.
Tutorials: Tutorial sessions will either discuss questions related to lecture contents or will be hands-on activities requiring completion of lab work. Tutorials are designed to test and deepen students’ understanding of unit content and to develop practical skills.
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2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes
3639: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
1. Explain the complex networks involved when dealing with people, business and government in the context of ICT development, support and service provision.
2. Evaluate the technological and software core of ICT theory and practice analysing and designing applications
Introduced
Developed
Developed
3. Apply the knowledge and skills required for the development of new applications and new application areas
Developed
4. Innovate by keeping up to date with the rapid development in technology and practice across the ICT domain, as an extension of their current understandings and the ability to find innovative ICT solutions and move the ICT field forward.
Assured
Developed
5. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change relating to privacy of information and professional practice.
Developed
Introduced
3687: Bachelor of Information Systems
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
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1. Communicate in a professional manner with others at all levels within and beyond the industry and across discipline, cultural and national boundaries, orally, in writing and through presentations.
2. Understand the importance of a strong synergies between people, processes and selected technologies.
3. Research, plan, implement and monitor systems to provide appropriate and ongoing quality assurance in respect to all work undertaken according to current standards in the computing industry.
Introduced
Assured
4. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change and professional practice
Developed
Introduced
5. Work independently and as a member of a team, including cross-discipline teams, and plan, manage and report on personal and project deliverables
Developed
6. Innovate, research and look for new technologies and tools that can assist businesses when implementing cutting edge information systems.
Assured
3506: Bachelor of Computer Science
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3 Developed
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
1. Communicate in a professional manner with others at all levels within and beyond the industry and across discipline, cultural and national boundaries, orally, in writing and through presentations.
2. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change and professional practice
Introduced
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3. Work independently and as a member of a team, including cross-discipline teams, and plan, manage and report on personal and project deliverables
Developed
Developed
4. Plan, implement and monitor systems to provide appropriate and ongoing quality assurance in respect to all work undertaken
Developed
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of computer systems, their capabilities and limitations
Developed
Assured
3684: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
1. Explain the complex networks involved when dealing with people, business and government in the context of ICT development, support and service provision.
2. Evaluate the technological and software core of ICT theory and practice analysing and designing applications
Introduced
Developed
Developed
3. Apply the knowledge and skills required for the development of new applications and new application areas
Developed
4. Innovate by keeping up to date with the rapid development in technology and practice across the ICT domain, as an extension of their current understandings and the ability to find innovative ICT solutions and move the ICT field forward.
Assured
Developed
5. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change relating to privacy of information and professional practice.
Developed
Introduced
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3688: Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
1. Communicate in a professional manner with others at all levels within and beyond the industry and across discipline, cultural and national boundaries, orally, in writing and through presentations.
2. Understand the importance of a strong synergies between people, processes and selected technologies.
3. Research, plan, implement and monitor systems to provide appropriate and ongoing quality assurance in respect to all work undertaken according to current standards in the computing industry.
Introduced
Assured
4. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change and professional practice
Developed
Introduced
5. Work independently and as a member of a team, including cross-discipline teams, and plan, manage and report on personal and project deliverables
Developed
6. Innovate, research and look for new technologies and tools that can assist businesses when implementing cutting edge information systems.
Assured
7. Become an active member of UWS research groups and teams and under supervision engage in cutting edge research, developments and implementations of innovative state of the art technologies.
3634: Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)
Program Learning Outcomes
ULO 1
ULO 2
ULO 3
ULO 4
ULO 5
ULO 6
ULO 7
ULO 8
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1. Communicate in a professional manner with others at all levels within and beyond the industry and across discipline, cultural and national boundaries, orally, in writing and through presentations.
Developed
2. Perform work of high quality with an awareness of the professional code of conduct, professional and personal ethics, and the legal and social implications of technological change and professional practice
Introduced
3. Work independently and as a member of a team, including cross-discipline teams, and plan, manage and report on personal and project deliverables
Developed
Developed
4. Plan, implement and monitor systems to provide appropriate and ongoing quality assurance in respect to all work undertaken
Developed
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of computer systems, their capabilities and limitations
Developed
Assured Assured
6. Understand and appreciate the directions of current research in their chosen discipline
2.4 Assessment Summary
The assessment items in this Unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.
To pass this Unit you must:
Submit all assessment activities and achieve at least 50% of the overall marks.
Item
Weight
Due Date
ULOs Assessed
Threshold
Tutorial and Lab Exercises
25%
In class on 8 occasions
2, 3, 5, 6, 8
No
Mid-session test
25%
During the lecture time of week 8 (5:30pm, Tuesday, 27 April, 2021)
1-4
No
Online Exam
50%
Formal examination period
1-7
No
Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.
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2.5 Assessment Details 2.5.1 Tutorial and Lab Exercises
Weight:
25%
Type of Collaboration:
Individual
Due:
In class on 8 occasions
Submission:
Via vUWS on the tutorial days
Format:
Short answer questions
Length:
8 short quizzes (less than 10 minutes each) or practical exercises during the lab sessions
Curriculum Mode:
Quiz
This includes short quizzes that will be based on the materials covered in the lectures and tutorials to the point the quiz is taken. There will also be some practical sessions, where your work in the lab (or at home) will be assessed. For each of the FOUR Tutorials, you need to attempt all questions and be ready to discuss them with your tutor during the session. At the end of the tutorial session, your tutor will give you about 10 minutes to complete the five assessed questions in Part 2 of your tutorial sheet and submit your sheet (as a pdf file via vUWS) for marking. The assessed questions will be based on the materials covered in the lectures and tutorials to the point the quiz is taken.
There will also be FIVE practical (hands-on tutorial) sessions, where your work in the lab will be assessed. Make sure to download the hands-on tutorial sheet before attending your tutorial/hands-on session. For hands-on tutorial sheet, you need to answer/response to all questions. At the end of the session, you must submit the tutorial/hands-on tutorial sheet with your response/answers for the assessed parts via vUWS. Your tutorial/hands-on tutorial sheet will not be marked if you do not attend its live tutorial session (Zoom session for online students).
Only the best eight marks out of these nine tutorials/hands-on tutorial assessments will be counted towards your final mark.
Resources:
Lecture notes and recommended readings. For practical activities, you need a machine with Microsoft operating sys- tem and wireless adapter, administrator access to a wireless access point, Cisco Packet Tracer and Network Monitor 3.4 (from Microsoft). You can use the city campus labs if you do not have these resources at home.
Marking Criteria:
Each tutorial/hands-on tutorial is worth 25 marks. You must attend the tutorial session to be marked. The marks of each question are pointed out on your sheet. The tutor will mark you based on that. For some questions, you may get partial marks based on your answer. You will get the full mark of the question when your answer is complete. Only the best eight marks out of the nine tutorials/hands-on tutorial assessments will be counted. Your total marks of all activities of this assessment will be scaled to 25% of your final mark.
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2.5.2 Mid-session test
Weight:
25%
Type of Collaboration:
Individual
Due:
During the lecture time of week 8 (5:30pm, Tuesday, 27 April, 2021)
Submission:
Via vUWS
Format:
The mid-session test consists of 14 questions. Part I (1-10): 10 Multiple-choice questions each worth 1.5 marks (total of 15 marks). Part II (11-14): 4 short answer questions each worth 2.5 marks, (total of 10 marks). The short answer questions will contain calculations where you need to calculate values, such as the channel capacity. All questions (14 questions) together are worth 25 marks. This exam will account for 25% of your final marks for this unit.
Length:
30 minutes
Curriculum Mode:
Quiz
Overview
The exam will be applied via vUWS. It is based on the materials coveredin Module 1 to 5, Tutorials 1 and 2, and Hands-on Tutorials 1 to 3.
This is an online open-book test via vUWS. Students can use a scientific calculator. The test contains a mix of multiple choices and short answers questions. It is based on the materials covered in lectures, tutorials and hands-on tutorials before the exam day. More detailed instructions will be available on vUWS and discussed during the Week 6 lecture.
Instructions
Instructions will be available on vUWS and discussed during the Week 6 lecture.
Marking Criteria:
For the 15 Multiple-choice questions, the system will mark them and you will get 1.5 for the correct choice and 0 for the wrong choice. For the 4 short answer questions, the answers will be marked by the marks range from 0 to 2.5 based on your answer. For example, you may get 2 out 2.5 if you calculated the request value of a parameter correctly but you did not provide the correct unit for it.
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2.5.3 Online Exam
Weight:
50%
Type of Collaboration:
Individual
Due:
Formal examination period
Submission:
Via vUWS
Format:
Short answers, long answers, multiple choices
Length:
One hour
Curriculum Mode:
Final Exam
Overview
This is an online open-book exam via vUWS. Students can use a scientific calculator. The exam contains a mix of short answers, long answers and multiple choices questions. More instructions will be available on vUWS and discussed during the last week lecture. The exam covers all topics from the lectures and tutorials.
Instructions
Instructions will be available on vUWS and discussed during the Week 13 lecture.
Marking Criteria:
For the 20 Multiple-choice questions, the system will mark them and you will get 1.5 for the correct choice and 0 for the wrong choice. For the 6 long/short answer questions, the answers will be marked by the marks range from 0 to 3 (from 0 to 5 for the 21st question) based on your answer.
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2.6 General Submission Requirements Submission
– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time.
– Complete your assignment and follow the individual assessment item instructions on how to submit. You must
keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.
Turnitin
– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this Unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into vUWS for the Unit. If Turnitin is being used with this Unit, this means that your assignments have to be submitted through the Turnitin system. Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills. Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:
– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages
– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007
– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases, text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Pro- quest, Emerald and Sage)
– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism.By submitting your assignment to Turnitin you will be certifying that:
– I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged
– No part of this assignment has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except
where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment
– No part of the assignment has been written for me by any other person/s
– I have complied with the specified word length for this assignment
– I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking).
Self-Plagiarising
– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this Unit or product has been submitted by yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any Unit, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Coordinator of this Unit.
Late Submission
– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight will be deducted from the mark awarded.
– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late day.
– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
– This is consistent with Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy
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Extension of Due Date for Submission
Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time, locate an application form via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms
Application forms must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator/Convenor. Requests for extension should be made as early as possible and submitted within policy deadlines. Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be granted. Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
Resubmission
Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.
Application for Special Consideration
It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendance at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via the Western Sydney University website. http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_ and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student Centre/Sydney City Campus Reception. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.
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3 Teaching and Learning Activities
Weeks
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessments Due
Week 1 08-03-2021
1. Introduction and overview 2. Transmission fundamentals 3. Wireless LANs
4. The wireless channel
NO TUTORIAL
Week 2 15-03-2021
Hands-on tutorial 1: Preliminary lab on WLAN
– Tutorial and Lab – Tutorial and Lab – Tutorial and Lab
Exercises Exercises Exercises
Week 3 22-03-2021
Tutorial 1
Week 4 29-03-2021
Hands-on tutorial 2: Infrastructure and ad-hoc WLANs
Week 5 05-04-2021
4. The wireless channel
Tutorial 2
– Tutorial and Lab
Exercises
Week 6 12-04-2021
5. Signal encoding techniques
Hands-on tutorial 3: Protocol analyser and WLAN frames
– Tutorial and Lab
Exercises
Week 7 19-04-2021
Mid-session test briefing
5. Signal encoding techniques
Review Tutorial No Tutorial
Week 8 26-04-2021
6. OFDM and Spread Spectrum Mid-session test (during lecture time)
– Mid-session test
Note: Public Holidays may affect classes this week. More information will be provided on vUWS.
Note: Public Holidays may affect classes this week. More information will be provided on vUWS.
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Weeks
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessments Due
Week 9 03-05-2021
6. OFDM and Spread Spectrum
Hands-on tutorial 4: Packet tracer
– Tutorial and Lab Exercises – Tutorial and Lab Exercises – Tutorial and Lab Exercises – Tutorial and Lab Exercises
Week 10 10-05-2021
7. Cellular wireless networks 7. Cellular wireless networks
Tutorial 3
Hands-on tutorial 5: WLAN Security Tutorial 4
Week 11 17-05-2021
Week 12 24-05-2021
Week 13 31-05-2021
9. WPANs, WSNs, WMNs
Review Tutorial
Week 14 07-06-2021
Final Exam Briefing Formal Examination Period
– Online Exam
8. Mobility management and wireless broadband access
Final Exam briefing
The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Unit’s vUWS site.
4 Learning Resources
4.1 Recommended Readings Essential Reading
Beard, C., & Stallings, W. (2016). Wireless communication networks and systems (1st ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Additional Reading
Agrawal, D. P., & Zeng, Q.-A. (2016). Introduction to wireless and mobile systems (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
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