Courses & Units

Networking and Antennas ENG316

Introduction

This unit studies and explores communication technology among multiple users. The layered network model will be discussed with emphasis on those widely applied such as wired and wireless networks in the real world. Both technical aspects of communication networks such as radio propagation and transmission line theory for antenna design, as well as significant applications around Internet of Things will be explored. Students will be exposed to networking technologies and hands-on experience on some critical hardware and system design aspects. This unit will enable students to be familiar with, explore, and appreciate modern communication networks and technology.

Summary

Unit name Networking and Antennas
Unit code ENG316
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Brian Salmon
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply principles of computer and data networks, including layered structure, protocol and its functionalities, administration and control.
  • Design and apply typical wired or wireless data networks by identifying major technical features, technologies and functionalities for a particular application.
  • Evaluate computer and data networks performance by experiments or simulation.
  • Analyse wave propagation characteristics on distributed media to solve typical problems involving transmission lines in both the time and frequency domains.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031307 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,798.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KME271 or KMA252

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Lectures: 3x 1-hour sessions per week

Tutorials: 1x 2-hour session per week

Laboratory: 2x 3-hour sessions

AssessmentAssessed tutorial (10%)|Antenna - Semester test 1 (15%)|Antenna - Semester test 2 (20%)|Laboratory (10%)|Simulation laboratory (10%)|Networking - Semester test (20%)|Design report (15%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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