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ITC417 Wireless Networks (8)
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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. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ITC417
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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Enrolment restrictions|
Not available to students who have completed ITC253 LAN & Wireless Networks or ITC254 Wireless Networks or ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts. |
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| ITC253 ITC254 ITC513 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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.
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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.
