ITC254 Wireless Networks (8)
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This subject provides an understanding of the fundamentals of wireless communications including communication protocols, radio frequencies, transmission methods, and different contemporary wireless networking standards. It also provides students with experience in current and emerging wireless communication technologies. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC254
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Assumed Knowledge|
Background knowledge similar to ITC212 or ITC242
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Enrolment restrictions|
Not available to students who have completed ITC253 LAN & Wireless Networks, ITC417 Wireless Networks, or ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| ITC253 ITC417 ITC513 | ITC513 Similar content
ITC253 Similar content
ITC417 Similar content
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe wireless networking concepts and their application to real life situations;
- be able to illustrate wireless signalling techniques and describe radio frequency communications;
- be able to investigate and evaluate various wireless networking techniques, 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 explain the challenges and security issues posed by wireless networks.
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SyllabusThe 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.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
