Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
This subject aims to use knowledge about communication networks and protocols to develop an understanding of how network functions, such as mobility management, traffic management, etc., are realised in current wireless networks. Participants will study the evolution, architecture, functionality and operation of wireless networking technologies that exists in the market today. These technologies include GSM (Global System Mobile), HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data), GPRS (General Packet Radio System), EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), 4G Networks, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Bluetooth, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), Wireless ATM (WATM), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Wireless Local Loop (WLL), and Mobile and Cellular IP.
Assessment: Quizzes, optional class presentations, mid-semester and final examinations, optional lab project.
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus