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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 | Fall | 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. |
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) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | |
2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | |
3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | |
9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |