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 2021 in Semester 2 at South Africa. It needs (FZA1044 or FIT1044) and (FIT1047 or FZA1047) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FZA2089
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- FIT1047Introduction to computer systems, networks and securityNo reviews yet
- FZA1047Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FZA2089
1 unit list FZA2089 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Class testOtherThreshold hurdle25%
- ProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold 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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester, typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Jorge Olenewa, Guide to Wireless Communications, Fourth Edition. Cengage, 2017, ISBN-13: 9781305958531
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stella Ouma
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Abdoul Rassaki
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA2089?
You need (FZA1044 or FIT1044) and (FIT1047 or FZA1047) 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 2021, FZA2089 runs in Semester 2 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA2089?
The handbook expects about 144 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 2 other tasks.