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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| CMP4323 | Wireless and Mobile Networks | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | MEHMET ŞÜKRÜ KURAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course covers wireless and mobile networking concepts and protocols with real-world examples. This course aims to prvide students with a basic understanding about the wireless and mobile networks and related problem solving discipline using mathematics / engineering principles. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. An ability to design algorithms for wireless communication problems II. An ability to develop test and monitoring programs for wireless networks III. An ability to design packet size optimization techniques for wireless networks IV. An ability to analyze and evaluate the performance of wireless networks V. An ability to design communication solutions for vehicular networks VI. An ability to organize and document program code following the principles of software engineering and to professional prepare project reports. |
| This course covers wireless and mobile networking concepts and protocols with real-world examples. After completing the course, students will get a basic understanding about the wireless and mobile networks and related problem solving discipline using mathematics / engineering principles. 1st Week: An overview of wireless networks 2nd Week: Broadband Communication Technologies 3rd Week: 3G Communication Technologies 4th Week: 4G and Beyond 5th Week: Wireless Local Area Networks 6th Week: Midterm Exam-I 7th Week: Near Field Communications 8th Week: RFID 9th Week: Ad Hoc Networks 10th Week: Wireless Sensor Networks 11th Week: Midterm Exam-II 12th Week: Packet Size Optimization in Wireless Networks 13th Week: Underwater Acoustic and Underground Communications 14th Week: Vehicular Networks and Review |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | 1st Week: An overview of wireless networks | |
| 2) | 2nd Week: Broadband Communication Technologies | |
| 3) | 3rd Week: 3G Communication Technologies | |
| 4) | 4th Week: 4G and Beyond | |
| 5) | 5th Week: Wireless Local Area Networks | |
| 6) | 6th Week: Midterm Exam-I | |
| 7) | 7th Week: Near Field Communications | |
| 8) | 8th Week: RFID | |
| 9) | 9th Week: Ad Hoc Networks | |
| 10) | 10th Week: Wireless Sensor Networks | |
| 11) | 11th Week: Midterm Exam-II | |
| 12) | 12th Week: Packet Size Optimization in Wireless Networks | |
| 13) | 13th Week: Underwater Acoustic and Underground Communications | |
| 14) | 14th Week: Vehicular Networks |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. W. Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications,” Prentice Hall, 8th edition, 2007. |
| References: | 2. I.F. Akyildiz and M.C. Vuran, ''Wireless Sensor Networks,'' John Wiley & Sons, 2010. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 5 |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 82 |
| Midterms | 2 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 133 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |