GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Computer Engineering
CE 605 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Wireless Sensor Networks
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CE 605
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Third Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionProblem SolvingCase StudyQ&ACritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to teach the fundamentals of ongoing scientific research on wireless sensor networks and the fundamentals of data processing on wireless sensor networks. Wireless sensor networks have grown in popularity over the past few years. This area has many potential applications, such as remote inspection of natural parks, civil engineering, security applications and smart transport applications. Having knowledge about the working principles and application areas of wireless sensor networks will positively contribute to the students studying in the field of computer science. Topics to be covered are the main application areas of wireless sensor networks, packet routing, positioning, topology control, security and simulation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course will cover Sensor network Architecture ,Operating Systems, Physical Layer , Medium Access Control, Network Layer, Power Management, Time Synchronization, Localization, Security, Sensor Network Simulation. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction | Chapter 1- Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 2 | Applications | Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 3 | Node Architecture | Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 4 | Operating Systems | Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 5 | Pyhsical Layer | Chapter 5 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 6 | Medium Access Control | Chapter 6 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 7 | Topology control | Chapter 7 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 8 | Network Layer | Related Papers |
| 9 | Network Layer | Chapter 8 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 10 | Time Synchronization | Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 11 | Localization | Chapter 10 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 12 | Security | Chapter 11 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 13 | Sensor Network Programming | Chapter 12 Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| 14 | Other Topics | |
| 15 | Project Presentations | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks- Theory and Practice; Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer; ©2010 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Material will be provided by the lecturer. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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25
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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6
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90
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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10
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
1
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30
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30
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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22
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22
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| Final Exam |
1
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25
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25
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | |||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | X | ||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | |||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | X | ||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | |||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | |||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | |||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest