Wireless and Mobile Networks

Module overview

The module consists of the following 8 components: 1. Introduction; 2. Data link layer; 3. Medium access control sublayer; 4. Network layer; 5. Queueing theory and queueing models; 6. Cellular wireless networks; 7. Wireless local area networks; 8. Resource allocation in OFDMA systems.

Linked modules

Prerequisites: ELEC3203 or ELEC3204

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Classroom lectures, reference and note reading, question solving, discussion, etc.

Study time
Type	Hours
Follow-up work	18
Completion of assessment task	2
Wider reading or practice	54
Lecture	36
Revision	10
Tutorial	12
Preparation for scheduled sessions	18
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

A. Goldsmith (2005). Wireless Communications. Cambridge University Press.

A. S. Tanenbaum (2003). Computer Networks. New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

W. Stallings (2005). Wireless Communications and Networks. New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

W. Stallings (2007). Data and Computer Communications. New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

W.C.Y. Lee (2006). Wireless and Cellular Telecommunications. USA: McGRAW-HILL.

T. S. Rappaport (1992). Wireless Communications. New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

D. Bertsekas and R. Gallager (1992). Data Networks. New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External