Introduction
This unit builds on the concepts and techniques of signals and linear systems acquired in the 2nd year of the course and adds large scale network planning and design. Topics include communication network planning, cellular concepts, mobile radio propagation analysis techniques, and communication media. The unit includes a major project that will give students experience in planning a communication network focused on providing IoT services with consideration of regulatorily standards and requirements, various data volumes and types of traffic, and scalability. In addition students will gain experience in project management, communication and reporting.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Communication Network Planning |
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| Unit code | ENG742 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Benjamin Millar |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Plan a communication network according to regulatorily standards and requirements |
2 | Design aspects of a communication network with consideration to environmental influences on signal propagation and data requirements. |
3 | Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences including rationales for Industry 4.0 to guide decision making in professional and public domains. |
4 | Manage a communication network design project by applying both technical and project management knowledge |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG750 Signals and Linear Systems
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 120 lecture weekly, 1 x 120 tutorial weekly, 2 x 180 minute practicals |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Communication Network Project Proposal (10%) AT2 - Design a communication network for IoT.(10%) AT3 - Design a communication network with wireless media (10%) AT4 - Communication Network Project Report (50%) AT5 - Communication Network Project Presentations (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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