DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

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

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:	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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.