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Mobile Networks, 6 credits
Mobila nätverk, 6 hp
TDDD66
Main field of study
Information TechnologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Niklas CarlssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Patrick LambrixEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 hRecommended self-study hours: 126 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Information TechnologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in Computer networks or Computer networks and distributed systems.Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the students are expected to be able to:
- Explain, discuss, and analyze the basic types of protocols, communication channels, and network types associated with mobile and wireless networking
- Explain, discuss, and analyze fundamental performance tradeoffs, including showing an understanding of where delays can occur in a network, what different types of delay and packet losses that exist, the impact of packet losses and jitter have on various protocols, and the energy consumption in different devices and architectures
- Apply and analyze of the network architecture and the protocols associated with the different layers; explain how they are implemented, and the conditions under which they are designed and operate
- Explain and analyze the most common architectures used for wireless communication, how the most important protocols work, and the service they provide
- Design and implement their own application-layer protocols and services for the context of mobile and wireless networks
Course content
This course offers an in-depth coverage of mobile and wireless networks, and will help build a deep hands-on understanding of techniques and methods that are used for mobile communication. The course focuses on tcp/ip-based networks, with a particular emphasis on the performance aspects associated with applications and upper-layer protocols. The course will consider both the impact underlying protocols, architectures, and techniques have on the performance at the upper layers, as well as the design tradeoffs associated with the protocols and architectures themselves. The course will also discuss sustainability related issues such as battery consumption, power-awareness, as well as more traditional performance tradeoffs and reliability issues. Network simulation and analysis of protocols and architectures. The course content will be adjusted based on current trends and the research frontier.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of both theory (lectures, assignments, and scenario-based group tasks) and practical hands-on training and exploration (assignments and project). The course has a written final exam. The project should result in a written report, should be presented in a seminar during which the students will act as both presenters and opponents (evaluating and providing each other with feedback, such as to improve the reports and projects). Assignments and projects should be done in groups of two.
Examination
| BAS1 | Work in PBL groups | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The final grade is based on the overall knowledge and understanding that can be displayed at the end of the course.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Term project in the following spring; Advanced Networking; Individual projects
Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Patrick LambrixExaminer
Niklas CarlssonCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 hRecommended self-study hours: 126 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Kurose, J. F. & Ross, K. W, (2012) Computer networking: a top-down approach Sixth Edition
- Siva Ram Murthy, C. & Manoj, B. S, (2004) Ad hoc wireless networks: architectures and protocols
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS1 | Work in PBL groups | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The final grade is based on the overall knowledge and understanding that can be displayed at the end of the course.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Kurose, J. F. & Ross, K. W, (2012) Computer networking: a top-down approach Sixth Edition
Siva Ram Murthy, C. & Manoj, B. S, (2004) Ad hoc wireless networks: architectures and protocols
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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BAS1
LAB1
UPG1
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
X
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X
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X
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LAB1
TEN1
UPG1
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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X
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X
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LAB1
TEN1
UPG1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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X
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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X
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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X
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BAS1
LAB1
UPG1
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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X
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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BAS1
LAB1
UPG1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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BAS1
LAB1
TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.4 Designing |
X
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TEN1
UPG1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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X
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UPG1
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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X
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X
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UPG1
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