Wireless Networks: Architectures and Security Issues
| Title | Αρχιτεκτονικές και Ασφάλεια Ασύρματων Δικτύων / Wireless Networks: Architectures and Security Issues |
| Code | CNSS202 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Informatics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Petros Nikopolitidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016165 |
Programme of Study: PMS DIKTYA EPIKOINŌNIŌN KAI ASFALEIA SYSTĪMATŌN (2018 éōs sīmera) PF
Registered students: 22
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Díktya Epikoinōniṓn | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Asfáleia Systīmátōn | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600183131
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600183131
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction)
Learning Outcomes
Cognitive: Knowledge of advanced topics related regarding the physical layer, multiple access issues, new generation wireless networks, wireless network security and related research trends.
Skills: Obtain an in-depth overview of advanced topics in wireless networks and related security issed and on research topics in these areas. Application of knowledge in a laboratory environment. Presentation of own work (ability to communicate, proper use of presentation techniques, familiarity with questions from the audience).
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to wireless networks. The Physical Layer of wireless networks. Medium Access Control issues. Wireless networks security. research isues in wireless network protocols and security.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
PC and software for lab exercises. Data projector for teaching. Web page for communicating course content to the students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 56 | ||||
| Total | 225 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final exam, midterm exam, project grade, lab grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
- midterm exam (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. P.Nicopolitidis, M.S.Obaidat, G.I.Papadimitriou and A.S.Pomportsis, “Wireless Networks”, Wiley, January 2003.
2. W.Stallings, “Wireless Communications & Networks”, Prentice Hall.
3. K.Pahlavan, P.Krishnamurthy, “Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach”, Prentice Hall, 2001.
4. T.S.Rappaport, “Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)”, Prentice Hall, 2001
8. Andrew Tannenbaum, “Computer Networks”, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall.
Last Update
06-10-2020
