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TELE8087 – Mobile Networks and Security
2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Stephen Hanly
Contact via email
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 communication network principles for cellular and airborne network technology. Topics include wireless channel propagation modelling, path loss and shadowing, small-scale fading, cellular network design, handover and cell association, interference management in heterogeneous networks, mm-wave networks and massive MIMO, satellite networks, and mobile network security. |
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: Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- ULO2: Demonstrate an understanding of beamforming and blockage in massive MIMO, in mm-wave networks, and in spot beam earth coverage from satellites.
- ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of cell association and handover in HetNets.
- ULO4: Demonstrate understanding of challenges of providing security in mobile cellular networks
- 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, communication, and report writing skills
General Assessment Information
Submission deadlines:
All assessments (other than Final Exam) must be submitted by 5:00 pm (Sydney Time) on their due date. Should these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration. Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive a mark of zero.
On campus activities:
The practicals classes will be held on campus at the scheduled times. Any student who cannot attend on campus should contact the convenor (Stephen Hanly) as soon as possible.
Requirements to pass the unit:
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).
Final Exam:
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.
Mapping of learning outcomes to assessment tasks.
There is an error in the mapping in the unit guide. The correct mapping is as follows:
UL01 maps to Assignments 1, and 2 and Final Exam
UL02 maps to Final Exam
UL03 maps to Assignments 1 and 2 and Final Exam
UL04 maps to Assignment 3 and Final Exam
UL05 maps to the Project
UL06 maps to the Presentation, Project, and Assignments 1,2 and 3
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Report | 30% | No | Week 12 |
| Assignments 1,2 3 | 30% | No | Week 4, 7, and 10 |
| Presentation | 10% | No | Week 11 |
| Final Examination | 30% | No | TBA |
Project Report
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Students will be allocated individual project topics which will require the students to critique the literature and write a 10 page review article on the allocated topic. Students work on their own, each student gets an individual topic.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 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, communication, and report writing skills
Assignments 1,2 3
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 4, 7, and 10
Weighting: 30%
Three assignments consisting of problem sheets that students work on as homework and submit solutions online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Solve path-loss and link budget calculations for Heterogeneous cellular systems
- Demonstrate proficiency in areas of professional engineering practice, including self motivation and self learning, production of quality work to meet a given deadline, communication, and report writing skills
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 10%
Students will make a class presentation on an individually allocated topic
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in areas of professional engineering practice, including self motivation and self learning, production of quality work to meet a given deadline, communication, and report writing skills
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: TBA
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
- Demonstrate an understanding of beamforming and blockage in massive MIMO, in mm-wave networks, and in spot beam earth coverage from satellites.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell association and handover in HetNets.
- Demonstrate understanding of challenges of providing security in mobile cellular 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
There will be a sequence of audio books uploaded to ilearn each week. There will be weekly workshops for practice problem solving.
Audio books, problem sheets, including problems for assessment, the project and presentation instructions, 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
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution 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
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
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.
Engineers Australia Competency Mapping
Knowledge and Skills Base:
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. UL01
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge UL01, UL02, UL03
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions UL05
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice UL01, UL04
Engineering Application Ability:
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving UL01, UL03
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. UL01, UL02
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. UL01, UL02, UL03
Professional and Personal Attributes:
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability UL06
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. UL05, UL06
3.4 Professional use and management of information. UL06
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. UL06
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook