FZA2089 Mobile networks
Faculty of Information Technology
FZA2089 Mobile networks is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at South Africa. It needs (FIT1044 or FZA1044) and (FZA1047 or FIT1047) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FZA2089
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- FZA1047Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
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After FZA2089
1 unit list FZA2089 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will cover wireless network standards relevant for mobile devices, as well as the ubiquitous integration between different network types. This includes network architectures, operational techniques and functions of the infrastructural components used in these networks. Attention will be given to the Internet of Things, with specific reference to implementations in different kinds of organisations.
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
Be able to explain the principles of wireless communication;
- 2
Understand the role of standardisation bodies for wireless communication;
- 3
Be able to explain how current wireless networking standards operate;
- 4
Be able to give a functional description of the components of current wireless networking standards;
- 5
Be able to describe the architecture and mechanism of current wireless networking standards;
- 6
Be able to explain the Internet of Things;
- 7
Appreciate and understand the relevance of each wireless network standard;
- 8
Be able to design and demonstrate how a wireless network can be applied to solve a real-life problem.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 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 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of lecture time in order to satisfy the reading, tutorial, practical and assignment expectations.
Learning resources
Required resources
Jorge Olenewa, Guide to Wireless Communications, Fourth Edition. Cengage, 2017, ISBN-13: 9781305958531
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Tope Roseline Olorunfemi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sheelagh Walton
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA2089?
You need (FIT1044 or FZA1044) and (FZA1047 or FIT1047) before you enrol.
What can I take after FZA2089?
FZA2089 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FZA3167.
When is FZA2089 offered?
In 2020, FZA2089 runs in Semester 2 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA2089?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA2089 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.