| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Wireless & Internet Technology |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 020199 - Computer Science not elsewhere |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MCOP or MPIT or MCOT or MCTE or MENC or MEPR or MENS or METC or MSST or MCTN
Other requisites
Students who have completed CSC3420 Mobile Internet Technology cannot enrol in this course.
Rationale
Networks are of an increasing importance in commerce, education and culture and absorb an ever-increasing share of the national budget as there is an expectation that we will be able to connect to any online environment through a medium of our choice at any location. This course will provide students with the knowledge to model protocols and standards used in networks and wireless communication systems and how to ensure continuity of service. This course will equip students with the insight needed for a career in communications technology.
Synopsis
This course focuses on wireless communication technology as used in mobile phone networks, including 4G and 5G and the series of standards associated with wireless local area networks. Students will also investigate the quality of service in the Internet with a focus on the DiffServe standard and use a graphical interface to gain an understanding of these topics. The final topic covered is optical communications, looking at the capacity of optical fibres and associated switching technologies.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be:
- Apply the Shannon-Hartley theorem to calculate the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted within wireless and optical systems in the presence of noise;
- Distinguish and explain the difference between distortion and noise as limiting factors in wireless communication systems, including noise reduction and distortion removal methods;
- Estimate the mutual interference of nearby wireless communication systems to identify potential interference risks and choose appropriate configuration options;
- Configure, evaluate and troubleshoot protocol systems including wireless, optical and tcp/ip;
- Analyse next generation networks including identification of challenges and methods to overcome issues;
- Use simulations to evaluate wave division multiplexing and switching and explain how it can be used to enhance service delivery.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
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| 1. | Wireless Communication fundamentals | 10.00 |
| 2. | Medium sharing and access control | 10.00 |
| 3. | Multipath distortion and OFDM | 10.00 |
| 4. | Security for wireless networking | 10.00 |
| 5. | Internet quality of service | 10.00 |
| 6. | Quality of service management | 10.00 |
| 7. | Internet simulation | 10.00 |
| 8. | Optical network architecture | 10.00 |
| 9. | Reliability of WDM Networks | 10.00 |
| 10. | Layered network design | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=CSC8407)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
All textbooks and materials are available from the course web site.
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
ALL textbooks and materials are available from the course web site.
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 60.00 |
| Online Lectures | 26.00 |
| Online Tutorials or Workshops | 13.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 66.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimation of channel capacity | 100 | 10 | 05 Mar 2020 | 1 | (see note 1) |
| Overcoming wireless distortion | 100 | 15 | 26 Mar 2020 | 2,3,4 | |
| Quality of service in Internet | 100 | 15 | 23 Apr 2020 | 4,5,6 | |
| Optical communication | 100 | 15 | 14 May 2020 | 4,7 | |
| Take Home Exam | 50 | 45 | End S1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- As assignments are submitted electronically they are due 11.59:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on each due date.
- This will be an open examination. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the official examination timetable has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1 2020:
To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for that item. Satisfactory completion of the exam requires at least 40% of the available marks. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.
Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.
To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2). -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination
Requirements after S1 2020:
In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments as well as a non-programmable calculator into the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date
Requirements after S1 2020:
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精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
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Students may be required to provide a copy of assignment submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be despatched to the USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.
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In accordance with 精东传媒app Policy, the Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
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Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non directed personal study.
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Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination: IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
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The referencing system to be used in this course is supported by the Department. Information on this referencing system and advice on how to use it can be found in the course materials.