Leader: Iqbal Gondal

Offered

Not offered in 2008

Synopsis

This unit will cover wireless network technologies as well as fundamental data communication and network issues. Main topics will include the following: netwcommunication networks, TCP/IP suite, wireless communication, the application layer (multimedia), security, wireless technologies: GSM, mobile IP, WAP and Blue tooth. Access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for off-campus students

Objectives

Students will be able to

1. understand the various techniques used to transmit data over transmission media;
2. explain the ISO OSI reference model, security alogrithms;
3. understand network security risks, requirements, and common security measures;
4. identify error control issues related for network solution development;
5. apply knowledge to design communication system and outline the issues related to TCP & UDP in developing IP based wireless/wire line systems;
6. research the latest network technologies and layered approach to devise new solutions based on given industry's standards and requirements.
7. Appreciate the need to research relevant networking technologies and solutions
8. analyse problems with respect to the ISO OSI reference model
9. research networking and data communications technologies for the purpose of solution design
10. design basic Internet protocol based systems
11. research issues concerning multimedia communications
12. gain skills in developing and analysing wireless technologies e.g. GSM, WAP, Bluetooth and WLAN for mobile services

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination: 50%

Prerequisites

MIT, MBS and MAIT students - Entry to the degrees.Students should have knowledge of system analysis, computer systems and communication systems in general.

Prohibitions

CPE4002, CSE4881, CSE4882, Translation set GCO4824