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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Applying Mobile Communications in practice: case studies

IT304 · Mobile Communications — Week 12 of 16

CourseIT304
Week12 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Applying Mobile Communications in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Evaluating Physical-Layer BLE Location Tracking Attacks on Mobile Devices
  5. Meddling Middlemen: Empirical Analysis of the Risks of Data-Saving Mobile Browsers

What you will be able to do

  • 1.3 Evaluate usage of modern mobile communication devices.
  • 2.1 Discuss various transmission technologies used by mobile communication devices.
  • 2.2 Evaluate the need for various standards and protocols used by mobile communication devices.
  • 3.1 Assess the benefits of mobile devices in workplace.
  • 3.2 Evaluate social and legal implications of using mobile technologies.
  • 3.3 Discuss the health implications of long exposure to mobile technologies.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Evaluating Physical-Layer BLE Location Tracking Attacks on Mobile Devices · YouTube · IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy · 22 min · for registered students
  • Meddling Middlemen: Empirical Analysis of the Risks of Data-Saving Mobile Browsers · YouTube · IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy · 17 min · for registered students
  • Mobile Device Management - CompTIA A+ 220-1201 - 1.3 · YouTube · Professor Messer · 9 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Mobile money, smallholder farmers, and household welfare in Kenya · Reading · Reading, article · for registered students
  • Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students
  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Classification of Mobile Communication Devices
  • Week 2: Hardware Features and Architectures
  • Week 3: Modern Mobile Device Usage
  • Week 4: Wireless Transmission Technologies
  • Week 5: Standards and Protocols
  • Week 6: Business Applications of Mobile Communication
  • Week 7: Workplace Benefits and Integration
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Social Implications of Ubiquitous Connectivity
  • Week 10: Legal and Security Implications
  • Week 11: Health Implications of Prolonged Exposure
  • Week 12: Applying Mobile Communications in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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