Overview

This unit consolidates concepts of the field and covers topics in more depth. The unit's main focus is on the latest developments of pervasive and ubiquitous computing that make possible the Internet of Things, and how humans interface with this new world. The challenges of wireless communications, such as mobility, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Olalekan Ogunleye

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain and apply advanced concepts related to mobile data, content storage, management, networking and interfaces to mobile systems

2.

Integrate knowledge and skills related to mobile standards, networks, data management, and pervasive and ubiquitous computing in designing mobile system solutions

3.

Demonstrate solutions and selection of appropriate tools to solve various challenges of wireless communications, such as mobility, security, quality of service, resource allocation, interference, inter-operability, spectrum management

4.

Explain advanced concepts of the Internet of Things

5.

Propose applications and design mobile systems that implement concepts of the Internet of Things

Assessment summary

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50%, In-semester assessment: 50%.

This unit contains hurdle requirements which you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Mobile systems