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TELE8085 – 5G Mobile Networks

2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance

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 Unit Convener/Lecturer
Robert Abbas
Contact via 98501558
44W Rd , Room 124
Tuesdays 12-1PM
Tutor
Roshan Pokharel
Online
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEngNetTeleEng or Admission to MEngElecEng
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit explores The most advanced technologies in the field of all IP Mobile Communications Networks, 5G Vision and services , 5G Frequency band , 5G Physical layer, Frame structure and physical layer Parameters , 5G Coverage , Channel models and link Budget, 5G architecture and cloud RAN, Network Virtualization for 5G, Cloud computing , 5G EMBB Application and requirements, 5G Ultra low latency (5G-V2X) and critical application using Edge computing, 5G Massive connectivity and massive IoT, advanced and what lies ahead in mobile communications, 5G Network operation and mobility, optimization and KPIs Management , 5G security and advanced 5G application.

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: Describe 5G Network Vision, Architecture and use case
  • ULO2: Articulate knowledge of 5G Architecture, Cloud RAN and physical layer structure and parameters
  • ULO3: Competently apply deep knowledge of 5G Network Coverage, Capacity, operation and management and 5G security
  • ULO4: Critically analyse 5G Use case, 5G network security and Network performance management 5G Security
  • ULO5: Proficiently apply 5G standard, use cases, application, features, analytics for operators live network management

General Assessment Information

5G Tool Box/ Matlab for lab and project, and Final Exam

W1-W2,W3,W4,W5 : weekly Lab reports will be marked for 20%

Unit final exam will be marked 50% ,

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).

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
weekly 20% No W1,W2,W3,W4,W5
Group Project based leanring 30% No W6 proposal, W9 progress, W13 Presentation
Final Exam 50% No W13

weekly

Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: W1,W2,W3,W4,W5
Weighting: 20%

 

5G Tool Box software simulate 5G fundamentals

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe 5G Network Vision, Architecture and use case
  • Articulate knowledge of 5G Architecture, Cloud RAN and physical layer structure and parameters
  • Competently apply deep knowledge of 5G Network Coverage, Capacity, operation and management and 5G security

Group Project based leanring

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: W6 proposal, W9 progress, W13 Presentation
Weighting: 30%

 

Project for 5G modern application

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Competently apply deep knowledge of 5G Network Coverage, Capacity, operation and management and 5G security
  • Critically analyse 5G Use case, 5G network security and Network performance management 5G Security
  • Proficiently apply 5G standard, use cases, application, features, analytics for operators live network management

Final Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: W13
Weighting: 50%

 

Final Exam

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe 5G Network Vision, Architecture and use case
  • Articulate knowledge of 5G Architecture, Cloud RAN and physical layer structure and parameters
  • Competently apply deep knowledge of 5G Network Coverage, Capacity, operation and management and 5G security
  • Critically analyse 5G Use case, 5G network security and Network performance management 5G Security
  • Proficiently apply 5G standard, use cases, application, features, analytics for operators live network management

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

100% Online Lectures, lab and projects 

Unit Schedule

Tuesdays :10-12 PM Lectures Online real time zoom

 

Tuesdays : 5-7 PM Lab and project

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:

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

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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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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

More 5G security Focus