Module Descriptor

19/03/2013

Code:

CE53105-6

Version:

4

Approval Status:

Valid Current

Title:

APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Section:

Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Level:

6

Contact

E-mail Address

VLE

NICK SHULVER

[email-masked]

Blackboard
Internet

Pattern Of Delivery

Credits

15

Contact Hours

Independent Study Hours

Total Learning Hours

24

126

150

Description of Pattern of
Delivery

Pattern 1, study 100% in period 1

Pattern 2, study 100% in period
2

Site

STOKE

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Registration Conditions

Module Version Condition Text

None

Module Details

Assessment Details

A CLASS TEST length 1 HOURS weighted at 30%. An ASSIGMT weighted
at 70%.

A class test - unseen - length 1 hour weighted at
30%. (Learning outcomes 1 and 3)
An assignment weighted at 70%
(Learning outcomes 2 and 4). Develop a wireless application and
1,000 word written report.

Indicative Content

1. The Convergence of Technology - the coming together of
computers, telephony, television and other devices
2. Mobile
communications - cellular networks, other wireless communication
systems, mobile network operations,management and security issues.
The
development of mobile internet software.
3. Current and
emerging standards in mobile communications technology including
NA-TDMA, NA-CDMA, GSM and emerging standards / voice over IP
/
voice XML
4. The Contact-Centre concept and computer
telephony integration (CTI)
5. Technology applied to group
working and workflow

Learning Strategies

This module will be delivered using formal presentation and
student centred approaches in interactive seminars. You will be
directed to appropriate reading. Case studies will be used and
presented by guest speakers when possible for support. The module
will be supported by its own internet pages with links to
appropriate reference sites. You will have developed your research
skills further in the course of this module. Practical
demonstrations or exercises will be used to supplement the lectures.
The normal balance will be one-hour lecture and one hour tutorial
per week.
The module can be optionally supplemented with CCNA
online material and practical work as part of the progression toward
being prepared for the fourth quarter of the Cisco Certified Network
Associate Exam (CCNA).

Within this module you will be
introduced to and/or be able to develop your:-

- Intellectual
skills
- Communication
- Teamworking
- Problem solving
-
Personal skills for lifelong learning
(1:n) (1:25)

Prospectus Information

This module covers the revolution in communications for business
using the latest technology including wireless networks and wireless
applications, the telephony systems using the Internet (VOIP) and
the organisation of communications management including contact
centres

Resources

Library resources
Module website
Suitable Communications
Equipment
Suitable programming language
CCNA version 3
equipments
Access to Internet - On-line learning material by
CISCO Inc

Special Admissions Requirements

None.

Texts

Mobile Communications, Schiller, Addison Wesley,
0321123816
Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4
Companion Guide 3rd edition, Ciscopress, 2003
1-58713-113-7

Learning Outcome

1. SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF CONVERGENCE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY

Knowledge & Understanding

2. REVIEW THE CONCEPTS OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
INCLUDING WIRELESS NETWORKS AND WIRELESS HOSTS

Enquiry

3. REVIEW THE IT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMPUTER TELEPHONY
INTEGRATION (CTI) AND VOICE OVER IP (VOIP)

Analysis

4. DEVELOP A PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF WIRELESS APPLICATIONS
USING APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE

Application