Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Wireless LANs | |||
| Reference | EN4533 | Version | 5 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand the operation, implementation and management of Wireless LANs. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify the methods required to operate a Wireless LAN. |
| 2 | Evaluate the design, implementation and management of a Wireless LAN. |
| 3 | Appraise the methodologies used when developing a Wireless LAN in commercial environments. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Wireless Technologies. Components and Topologies. Wireless standards. Modulation Techniques. Multiple Access and Bandwidth. Radio Wave Propagation. Wireless Topologies. VLAN, QoS, and Proxy Mobile IP. Access Points. Wireless Bridges. Antennas. Security. Site Survey. Troubleshooting: Management, Monitoring, and Diagnostics. Emerging Technologies: Ultra-Wideband Wireless, VoIP and Voice over WLANs, Mobile Wireless, Wireless Organizations and Certification. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| 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 | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Case study of wireless Local Area Network specification and design and operation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve at least a grade D overall AND a minimum of 35% in the examination and coursework. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | >70% |
| B | 60-69% |
| C | 50-59% |
| D | 40-49% |
| E | 35-39% |
| F | 0-34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Network Design (EN3533) or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ROSHAN, P., Leary, J., 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals 2009. Cisco Press, Cisco Networking Academy, Part of the Fundamentals series. |