CMP5123 Computer Networks and Mobile CommunicationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CMP5123 Computer Networks and Mobile Communications Fall 3 0 3 9
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ECE GELAL SOYAK
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. PINAR BÖLÜK
Assist. Prof. ECE GELAL SOYAK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to equip students with a fundamental understanding of the principles behind wireless communications and networking. The first few weeks explain the layered architecture and the network protocols functioning at these layers. Next, recently emerged computer networking paradigms will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Become familiar with the layered network architecture, the function of each layer and the basic protocols in that layer.
II. Can analyze and interpret the performance of wireless networks.
III. Can understand the contributions and challenges in enabling novel network technologies.
IV. Become familiar with emerging network paradigms and technologies.
V. Can understand and evaluate research articles on networks in the literature, can report and present their key points.

Course Content

This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and mobile communications technologies. The topics include computer networks, Internet, TCP/IP, transport layer protocols, routing layer protocols, medium access control protocols, wireless channel models, packet scheduling, multimedia networks, cellular networks and wireless local area networks.

The teaching methods of the course are as follows:
- Lecture
- Individual Study
- Reading
- Problem Solving
- Discussion
- Project Preparation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) An overview of computer networks, introduction to OSI architecture
2) Wireless communication fundamentals (analog and digital data transmission, fading, MIMO systems)
3) PHY layer (modulation and coding techniques, channel capacity); project definition
4) MAC layer (fixed vs. random access, TDMA, FDMA, CDMA)
5) Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard
6) Mobile wireless ad hoc networks (MANET)
7) Midterm exam
8) IP addressing, Internet, IPv6
9) Transport layer services (TCP, UDP, congestion control)
10) Cellular Networks (2G, 3G, 4G, etc)
11) Application layer protocols, Quality of Service (QoS)
12) Network management, security in computer networks
13) Emerging networks: sensor, cognitive, software defined networks (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT)
14) Research paper presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. W. Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications,” Prentice Hall, 8th edition, 2007
2. C. Beard and W. Stallings, “Wireless Communication Networks and Systems”, Pearson, Global edition, 2016
3. T. S. Rappaport, “Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice”, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2002
4. A. L. Garcia, I. Widjaja, “Communication Networks”, Mc Graw Hill, 2nd edition, 2004
5. A. S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, Prentice Hall, 4th edition, 2002
References: Recent technical papers related to computer networks

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 15
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4.5 54
Presentations / Seminar 1 15 15
Project 1 28 28
Midterms 1 18 18
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 36 36
Total Workload 213

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Uses basic Software Engineering knowledge and competencies.
2) Applies the software development ability that is necessary for software engineering applications.
3) Uses data structures and applies information about algorithm development.
4) Develops system programs on operating systems.
5) Defines computer organization, design and architectures.
6) Creates the structure of computer networks and network security.
7) Uses business intelligence, data mining and data analysis tools, applies techniques about them.
8) Develops database applications and WEB based programs.
9) Defines, analyzes, designs and manages information technologies projects.
10) Uses and develops technology-based environments and tools in education.
11) Detects, identifies and solves information technology needs of the business environment.
12) Uses the capabilities of information technologies within the rules of professional responsibility and ethics.