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TELE8087 – Mobile Networks and Security
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Stephen Hanly
44 Waterloo Road room 108
appointment via email
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to 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 explores mobile communications-cellular principals and fundamentals for cellular network technology (5G and future networks). Topics include small-scale fading, multiple access techniques, the air interface model, network architectures, network design and cell planning, network management and operations, multilayered and multi radio access technologies (RAT), and interference management, Inter-RAT handover between different layers and technologies, the 5G standard, network security. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- ULO2: Solve mobility and handover problems for cellular systems
- ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of cell association in HetNets.
- ULO4: Integrate advanced concepts to design a HetNet system to meet system-level constraints
- ULO5: Critique relevant literature and write a research-level review article
- ULO6: Demonstrate proficiency in areas of professional engineering practice, including self motivation and self learning, production of quality work to meet a given deadline
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).
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
Late submissions of assignments will attract a penalty of 10% of the marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of an application for special consideration.Resubmissions are not allowed.
The participation will be based on a short 5 minute presentation uploaded to ilearn, but available to all students for on-line viewing.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assignments | 30% | No | Weeks 4, 7 and 10 |
| Participation | 10% | No | Week 11 |
| Mobile Networks Project Report | 30% | No | Week 12 |
| Final Examination | 30% | No | Final exam period |
Assignments
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 7 and 10
Weighting: 30%
In session small assignments (3) assessing quantitative and qualitative mobile networks principles
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- Solve mobility and handover problems for cellular systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell association in HetNets.
- Demonstrate proficiency in areas of professional engineering practice, including self motivation and self learning, production of quality work to meet a given deadline
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 10%
In-class participation in interactive model
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- Solve mobility and handover problems for cellular systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell association in HetNets.
- Integrate advanced concepts to design a HetNet system to meet system-level constraints
Mobile Networks Project Report
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Project on mobile networks and network security
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell association in HetNets.
- Integrate advanced concepts to design a HetNet system to meet system-level constraints
- Critique relevant literature and write a research-level review article
- Demonstrate proficiency in areas of professional engineering practice, including self motivation and self learning, production of quality work to meet a given deadline
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Final exam period
Weighting: 30%
Final examination in exam period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- Solve mobility and handover problems for cellular systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell association in HetNets.
- Integrate advanced concepts to design a HetNet system to meet system-level constraints
- Critique relevant literature and write a research-level review article
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
There will be a sequence of on-line lectures uploaded to ilearn each week. There will be weekly workshops for practice problem solving. These will be held on-line on zoom. Lecture notes, problem sheets, including problems for assessment, will be posted to ilearn.
Reference material will be made available on closed reserve in the library. References are:
"Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice", by Theodore Rappaport (Prentice Hall)
"Wireless Communications" by Andrea Goldsmith (Cambridge University Press)
"LTE-The UMTS Long Term Evolution: From Theory to Practice" (2nd Edition) by Stefania Sesia, Issam Toufik and Matthew Baker
"Millimeter Wave Wireless Communications" by Theodore Rappaport, Robert Heath, Robert Daniels and James Murdock (Prentice Hall)
"Computer Networks: A Top-Down Approach" by James Kurose and Keith Ross (Addison Wesley)
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). 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
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook