Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Mobile Communications and Security | ||
Code | ELEC463 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr J Zhang Electrical Engineering and Electronics Junqing.Zhang@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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- To introduce the principles of mobile communications and their security mechanisms |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and Understanding: |
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(LO2) Intellectual abilities: |
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(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: |
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(S2) Practical skills |
Syllabus |
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- Module Overview: OSI model, cellular networks, wireless networks, network security - Network Security: symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption, public key cryptography, RSA, key exchange, digital signature, secure sockets layer - Wireless local area networks: standard history, protocol stock, authentication and association, MAC layer, PHY layer, security - Wireless personal area network: IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee, PHY layer, MAC layer, mesh protocol, security - Low power wide area networks: LoRa/LoRaWAN, PHY layer, MAC layer, network topology and structure, security, device activation. - LTE and LTE-Advanced: network architecture and interface, the core network, the radio access network, air interface and radio network, security - 5G: Network architecture, PHY layer, massive MIMO, millimetre wave, random access, network slicing, security |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. It is anticipated that both a) & b) will be in operation. Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials (b) Fully online delivery and assessment Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials (c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 |
6 |
21 |
45 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 30 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(463) Final exam. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2 Exam period | 2 | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |