Mobile Technologies
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To discuss, examine, and evaluate different wireless and mobile technologies.
Aim 2
To explore the potential applications of wireless mobile technologies in both, enterprise and home environments
Aim 3
To enhance students’ skills and knowledge related to the set-up, configuration and testing of specific wireless and mobile technologies.
Module Content
Wireless and mobile technologies have become an essential part of the modern world. Technologies such as 802.11, GPRS, 3G/3.5G/4G/5G, satellite communications, Bluetooth, etc. are being used in an increasing number of enterprise and home environments. This module introduces students to the theory, practise, and application of such technologies.
Mobile Technologies
GSM / GPRS / 3G / 3.5G/4G/5G.
Satellite Communications
Wireless technologies
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad,
WiMAX,
Bluetooth
Convergence
Context-awareness support (integrating sensor technologies)
Basic and Advance security for wireless and mobile technologies (e.g. 802.1x Authentication Methods, WPA, 802.11i, VPNs etc.)
Internal and external networks
Site Surveys
Wireless and mobile technologies in the enterprise and home environments
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will provide students with fundamental theoretical knowledge through lectures as well as tutorials/practical sessions. Lectures will introduce topics for further investigation by the students. Practical sessions will be used to complement the lectures and introduce students to the different wireless and mobile technologies. Whenever possible, guest lecturers (industry professional and/or researchers) will deliver seminars to the students in which they will share their personal and professional experience.
Assessment Methods
The module is assessed through an Investigative Assignment/Report and an examination.
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