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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CMP4323	Wireless and Mobile Networks	Spring	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

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 :	Assist. Prof. ECE GELAL SOYAK
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy.	2
2)	To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising.	2
3)	To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency.	2
4)	To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services.	2
5)	To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace.	2
6)	To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)	2
7)	To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field.	3
8)	To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures.	2
9)	To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies.	2
10)	To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace.	2
11)	To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level)	2
12)	To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements.	2
13)	To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession.	2