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Unit Overview

Description

Wireless computing technologies are increasingly used to provide internet connectivity for portable handheld devices and laptop computers, to permit ad-hoc communication between these same devices, and to enable the monitoring and control of our environment from remote locations. The current growth in affordable wireless computing devices presents many exciting opportunities and challenges. This unit introduces a number of topics fundamental to the study of mobile and wireless computing.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain the key concepts used for communication in wireless and mobile networks; (2) critically analyse communication protocols for wireless and mobile networks; (3) work in teams to design, build and analyse complex applications with mobile nodes and wireless connections; (4) examine confidentiality, integrity and availability for mobile and wireless networks; and; and (5) discuss ethical implications of security and privacy practices in contemporary wireless networks..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group project; (2) research essay; and (3) in-class tests. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Rachel Cardell-Oliver
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
HON-CMSSE Computer Science and Software Engineering
or 62530 Master of Data Science
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering
or BH008 Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science [Honours]
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 96 points
and Successful completion of
CITS3002 Computer Networks
Advisable prior study
CITS3002 Computer Networks
Contact hours
Lectures: 1 hour per week, Labs: 2 hours per week
Note
Unit will be changed from Semester 2 to Semester 1 from 2022 onwards
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.