Students
TELE8089 – Wireless Sensor Network Applications
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
9WW 313
via email or phone (0421474818)
Tutor
Alice James
via email
Avishkar Seth
via email
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngNetTeleEng or MEngElecEng
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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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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- ULO3: Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- ULO2: Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- ULO4: Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
General Assessment Information
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Report on the practical project implementation#2 | 10% | No | Week#8 |
| Report on the practical project implementation#1 | 10% | No | Week#3 |
| Report on the practical project implementation#3 | 10% | No | Week#13 |
| Test#2 | 20% | No | Week#8 |
| Test#3 | 30% | No | Week#14 |
| Test#1 | 10% | No | Week#4 |
| Report on a project | 10% | No | Week#3 |
Report on the practical project implementation#2
Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#8
Weighting: 10%
Report on the practical project implementation and demonstration
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
Report on the practical project implementation#1
Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#3
Weighting: 10%
The students will work in group and will present the design problem in the form of presentation and a shotr report
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
Report on the practical project implementation#3
Assessment Type 1: Demonstration
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#13
Weighting: 10%
Report on the practical project implementation and demonstration
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
Test#2
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week#8
Weighting: 20%
The 2nd assessment in the form of a test will be held on Wee#8
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
Test#3
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week#14
Weighting: 30%
The third test will be very similar to the Final examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
Test#1
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week#4
Weighting: 10%
The first assessment in the form of a test will be held on Week#4
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
Report on a project
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week#3
Weighting: 10%
The students will be asked to study a few papers on their choice and write a report on a WSN system
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental components to implement wireless sensor network system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices
- Select proper hardware to design and implement wireless sensor network systems for remote monitoring
- Demonstrate understanding on wireless protocols, security and implementation
- Manage data, implement security and design software in the context of wireless sensor networks
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
All teaching materials will be available in iLearn
Unit Schedule
Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes from Previous Offering
The lectures will be delivered on line
The project activity will be IoT emabled sensor nodes