WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEERING
CSE3WSX
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the fundamentals of wireless transmission. Students will study various physical layer issues and impairments, and challenges in wireless communication compared with wired communication. In depth analysis will be carried out on CSMA/CA standards; WEP and Dynamic WEP standards and the processes involved for maintaining privacy and confidentiality in wireless network. A brief introduction will be given to Bluetooth and WiMAX technologies.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in SBAIO or SBACTO and have passed CSE2NFX and CSE2CNX
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Wireless network engineering
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Didasko Digital
Year: 2018
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Didasko
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Wireless Communication Networks and Systems
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Beard C., Stallings W.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 13
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 17
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions on wireless communication. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Assignment on wireless network design (equivalent to 1000 words)A scenario-based report on wireless network design. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
A scenario-based practical report on wireless network (equivalent to 1500 words)A practical scenario-based report on wireless ethernet network. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Online test (90 minutes) (equivalent to 1500 words)Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers the theoretical knowledge on wireless techniques, wireless networks protocol stack and wireless security. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |