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Mobile Communications

IT304

Course CodeIT304
ECTS

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to explain the growth of mobile communication and how it has changed everyday life and to provide learners with an understanding of the functionality that underpins key business and e-commerce uses.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to explain the growth of mobile communication and how it has changed everyday life and to provide learners with an understanding of the functionality that underpins key business and e-commerce uses.

Key Topics

  1. LO1: Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
  2. LO2: Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices.
  3. LO3: Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.

Course Outline

WeekTopics
1Classification of Mobile Communication Devices
2Hardware Features and Architectures
3Modern Mobile Device Usage
4Wireless Transmission Technologies
5Standards and Protocols
6Business Applications of Mobile Communication
7Workplace Benefits and Integration
MidtermMidterm evaluation
9Social Implications of Ubiquitous Connectivity
10Legal and Security Implications
11Health Implications of Prolonged Exposure
12Applying Mobile Communications in practice: case studies
13Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
14Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
15Review and coursework completion
FinalFinal assessment and submission

Learning Outcomes

  1. LO1 Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
  2. 1.1 Differentiate between different types of mobile communication device
  3. 1.2 Describe the main features of different types of mobile communication devices
  4. 1.3 Evaluate usage of modern mobile communication devices.
  5. LO2 Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices.
  6. 2.1 Discuss various transmission technologies used by mobile communication devices.
  7. 2.2 Evaluate the need for various standards and protocols used by mobile communication devices.
  8. 2.3 Describe how wireless mobile communication technologies are benefitting businesses.
  9. LO3 Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.
  10. 3.1 Assess the benefits of mobile devices in workplace.
  11. 3.2 Evaluate social and legal implications of using mobile technologies.
  12. 3.3 Discuss the health implications of long exposure to mobile technologies.
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