FZA1044 Mobile communications 1
Faculty of Information Technology
FZA1044 Mobile communications 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at South Africa. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for FZA1044. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before FZA1044
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FZA1044
2 units list FZA1044 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit introduces the basic concepts and knowledge of mobile communication and mobile computing, and the principles of pervasive and ubiquitous computing. Mobiles in this unit does not only refer to phones, but to any connected artifact that is not fixed to a location. The Internet-of-Things is an important aspect. Themes covered include the evolution of wireless communication technology, and the nature and types of mobile devices and smart clients. Fundamental operational concepts of wireless communication, mobile data, mobile operating systems and mobile applications will be introduced. An overview of mobile standards and protocols will be covered, as well as an introduction to wireless languages.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define and demonstrate the basic concepts of mobile communications;
- 2
Identify and describe the implications and evolution of wireless communication and pervasive and ubiquitous computing;
- 3
Identify, describe and illustrate the components and concepts of wireless communication technologies;
- 4
Identify, define and differentiate the operation and processes of wireless communication;
- 5
Differentiate, classify and distinguish between existing wireless network standards;
- 6
Identify, classify and distinguish between different types of mobile devices;
- 7
Identify, describe and illustrate the benefits and challenges of mobile communications e.g. propagation issues, interference, security etc;
- 8
Define and explain the use of data in mobile communications I;
- 9
Discriminate benefits and challenges relating to the storage of mobile data
- 10
Appraise social aspects of mobile communication;
- 11
Interpret and report on the impact of mobile communications.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours lectures
- Two hours tutorials
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours of personal study in order to satisfy the reading, tutorial and assignment expectations.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sheelagh Walton
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Helena Nortje
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA1044?
FZA1044 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FZA1044?
FZA1044 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FZA2089 and FZA3167.
When is FZA1044 offered?
In 2020, FZA1044 runs in Semester 2 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA1044?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA1044 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020