MOBILE AND WIRELESS NETWORKS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL416	MOBILE AND WIRELESS NETWORKS	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To develop an understanding of the fundamental and advanced principles of wireless communication and mobile networks. The unit addresses wireless communication and mobile network issues at the physical communication, link, and network layers. Wireless channels will be explained with current mitigation techniques. Multi-user communication systems will be examined with an emphasis on the broadcast nature of wireless communication. Mobile network modeling, design, and optimization will also be covered, along with current and future mobile network standards.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to wireless and mobile networks and network architectures, Cellular networks, Mobility and handoff management, Centralized wireless LANs and Mobile IP, Mobile transport protocols, Ad hoc wireless networks, Sensor networks, Satellite networks

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knowledge and Understanding: Knowledge of fundamental and advanced theories of wireless communication systems at the physical, link, and network layers. Knowledge of wireless communication issues and mitigation techniques. Ability to understand, model, and design mobile networks. Understanding of current mobile networks and future system standards.
Intellectual Skills: Ability to understand and apply mathematical models in wireless communication. Ability to understand the rationale behind existing standards.
Practical Skills:Design of wireless communication transceiver algorithms. Methodology for mobile system design. Link-level simulation for wireless communication.
Transferable Skills and Personal Attributes: Ability to consider the overall view of complex engineering systems. Appreciation of engineering and R&D efforts in addressing practical problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Wireless communication and computer background	-
2	-	Transmission fundamentals	-
3	-	Communication networks	-
4	-	Protocols and TCP/IP, wireless communication technology	-
5	-	Antennas and propagation	-
6	-	Signal encoding techniques	-
7	-	Spread spectrum, frequency hopping	-
8	-	Coding and error control	-
9	-	Wireless networks	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Satellite communication	-
12	-	Cellular wireless networks	-
13	-	Wireless systems and wireless local loops	-
14	-	Mobile IP and wireless access protocol	-
15	-	Pre-final review	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wireless Communications & Networks, William Stallings, 2nd Edition
Yi-Bing Lin, Imrich Chlamtac, "Wireless and Mobile Network Architectures," John Wiley, 2001.
T. S. Rappaport, 2nd Ed. Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, Prentice-Hall, 2004

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.					4
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.					4
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.					4
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.				3
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.				3
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.			2
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.			2
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	50	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	40	40
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	19	0	156