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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Wireless Networks | |||
| Reference | CM3107 | Version | 4 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an understanding of the operation, implementation and management of different types of wireless networks. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain and understanding radio propagation, wireless communication challenges at the physical layers and the Data-Link Layers. |
| 2 | Understand the basic network architectures, technologies and standards such as wireless LANs, ad hoc networks and mesh networks. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate and assess the design, implementation and management of wireless networks. |
| 4 | Analyse and propose broad solutions for a range of wireless communication scenarios. |
| 5 | Identify network security threats and issues when designing and implementing a wireless network. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Radio frequency propagation and interference; Power Budgets; Signal-to-noise ratio; Wireless media access protocols; Wireless LANs, PANs, and WANs; Ad-hoc and mesh networking; routing; Wireless sensor networks, Zigbee, time synchronised networks; Various cross-cutting themes, including energy, economics, security, resource efficiency. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught using a structured programme of lectures, tutorials, practical exercises and student-centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | A coursework covering all learning outcomes. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass this module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | CM2103 Routing and Switching, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BEARD, C. and STALLINGS, W., 2015. Wireless Communication Networks and Systems. 1st Ed. Pearson. |
| 2 | ROSHAN, P. and LEARY, J., 2009. 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals. Cisco Press. |
| 3 | SMITH, C. and COLLINS, D., 2014. Wireless Networks. 3rd Ed. McGraw−Hill Education. |
| 4 | COLEMAN, D. D. and WESTCOTT. D. A.,. 2014. CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator (Official Study Guide). 4th Ed. Sybex. |
| 5 | GAST. M. S., 2017. 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide: Enabling Mobility with Wi-Fi Networks. 3rd Ed. O'Reilly Media. |
| 6 | AKYILDIZ, I. F. and CAN VURAN, M., 2010. Wireless Sensor Networks. Wiley. |