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ELEC889 – Wireless Sensor Network Applications
2017 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEng
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will explore the underlying technologies and applications for wireless sensor networks. Beginning with foundation knowledge in sensors, embedded processing and wireless concepts for ad hoc radios and network solutions, concepts will built towards notions of latency, performance, and Quality of Service in the support and consideration of a wide range of applications, from wireless body area networks (WBAN) to fixed monitoring to emergency services.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
General Assessment Information
Self-Study Project and Presentation:
Week #2: Topic and a short description; Justification and suitability
Week#4: Design and Implementation Details
Week#8: Strength and Weaknesses in Design and Implementation
Week#11: Design Improvements and Future Extensions
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-study on a project | 10% | No | 2 |
| Project Progress Presentation: | 15% | No | 4, 8 and 11 |
| Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7) | 20% | No | 7 |
| Project Report writing | 15% | No | 13 |
| Final examination | 40% | No | 14 |
Self-study on a project
Due: 2
Weighting: 10%
Self-study on a project: Initial topic selection and a short presentation: 10% (Week 2)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
Project Progress Presentation:
Due: 4, 8 and 11
Weighting: 15%
Project Progress Presentation: 3 * 5% = 15% (Week 4, 8, 11)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
Due: 7
Weighting: 20%
Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
Project Report writing
Due: 13
Weighting: 15%
Project Report writing: 15% (Week 13)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Final examination
Due: 14
Weighting: 40%
Final examination: 40% (Week 14)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Delivery and Resources
This unit will explore the underlying technologies and applications for
wireless sensor networks. Beginning with foundation knowledge in sensors, embedded
processing and wireless concepts for ad hoc radios and network solutions, concepts will
built towards notions of latency, performance, and Quality of Service in the support and
consideration of a wide range of applications, from wireless body area networks (WBAN) to
fixed monitoring to emergency services.
Unit Schedule
Weekly content:
Week#1: Unit description; Assessment; Big picture, WSN challenges and opportunities; Project description
Week#2: Sensors: Resistive, Capacitive and Inductive; Project presentation
Week#3: Sensors: Resistive, Capacitive and Inductive (contd.)
Week#4: Sensors Interfacing; Project presentation
Week#5: Sensors Interfacing (contd.)
Week#6: Embedded Systems
Week#7: Embedded Systems (contd.) + Mid Term Test
Week#8: Wireless Protocols; Project presentation
Week#9: Wireless Protocols;
Week#10: Security in Wireless Protocols;
Week#11: Software Design for WSN; Project presentation
Week#12: Application Examples (Smart Home, Solar panel, Power management, green house etc.)
Week#13: Review and Discussion
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Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Project Report writing
- Final examination
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Self-study on a project
- Project Progress Presentation:
- Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
- Project Report writing
- Final examination
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Self-study on a project
- Project Progress Presentation:
- Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
- Project Report writing
- Final examination
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Self-study on a project
- Project Progress Presentation:
- Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
- Project Report writing
- Final examination
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Self-study on a project
- Project Progress Presentation:
- Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
- Project Report writing
- Final examination
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- 2. Able to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- 3. A good understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- 4. Understanding of Data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless sensor networks
- 5. Understanding on the design and implementation of software for wireless sensor networks
Assessment tasks
- Project Progress Presentation:
- Mid Term Test: 20% (Week 7)
- Final examination