CMP4323 Wireless and Mobile NetworksBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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 Fall 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 : 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.

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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,