ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides a broad survey of wireless communications including in-depth coverage of protocols, transmission methods, and different contemporary wireless networking standards. It also provides students with experience in current and emerging wireless communication technologies.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC513
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed ITC254 or ITC591 .
Only available to students in:
Master of Networking and System Administration
Master of Systems Development
Master of Information Systems Security.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse wireless networking concepts and their applications in real life situations;
- be able to analyse and describe wireless signalling techniques and radio frequency communications;
- be able to investigate and evaluate various wireless networking protocols and standards;
- be able to compare and contrast different wireless networks in terms of size, speed, limitations and applications;
- be able to investigate and evaluate emerging wireless networking technologies;
- be able to investigate theoretical and practical issues relating to wireless technology and communicate the results to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- be able to identify the challenges and security issues posed by wireless networks.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Wireless signals and spectrum.
- Radio systems and standards.
- Antennas and propagation.
- Wireless personal area networks.
- Wireless local area networks.
- Wireless metropolitan area networks.
- Wireless wide area networks.
- Wireless network security.
- Wireless communications in business.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.