ELEC5514: Networked Embedded Systems (2013 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | ELEC5514: Networked Embedded Systems (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Postgraduate |
| Faculty/School: | School of Electrical and Information Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Mao, Guoqiang
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| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | This unit aim to teach the fundamentals concepts associated with: • Networked Embedded Systems, wireless sensor networks • Wireless channel propagation and radio power consumption • Wireless networks, ZigBee, Bluetooth, etc. • Sensor principle, data fusion, source detection and identification • Multiple source detection, multiple access communications. • Network topology, routing, network information theory • Distributed source channel coding for sensor networks • Power-aware and energy-aware communication protocols. • Distributed embedded systems problems such as time synchronization and node localization, Exposure to several recently developed solutions to address problems in wireless sensor networks and ubiquitous computing giving them a well-rounded view of the state-of the-art in the networked embedded systems field. Student involvement with projects will expose them to the usage of simulators and/or programming some types of networked embedded systems platforms. • Ability to identify the main issues and trade-offs in networked embedded systems. • Understanding of the state-of-the-art solutions in the area • Based on the above understanding, ability to analyze requirements and devise first-order solutions for particular networked embedded systems problems. • Familiarization with a simulator platform and real hardware platforms for network embedded systems through the students involvement in projects. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | ELEC3305 AND ELEC3506 AND ELEC3607 AND ELEC5508. |
| Lecturer/s: |
Dr Lin, Zihuai
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| Timetable: | ELEC5514 Timetable | |||||||||||||||
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Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| This is an ability to apply learned knowledge on the science and engineering problem. The students are required to select the research projects and research topics among several given topics and learn how to solve the problems by themselves. | Design (Level 4) |
| This is an ability to understand the principles of the wireless sensor networks and network embedded systems. | Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 5) |
| The course requires intensive research for both the project and the home assignment. The students need to obtain comprehensive information from various source in order to perform well. | Information Seeking (Level 2) |
| Home assignment requires students to write a report on some specific topics in the field of wireless sensor network, Students need to write clearly, accurate and convincingly. Project report is also needed to access the project work, Each project team is also required to give an oral presentation of the project at the end of semester. | Communication (Level 2) |
| Both the home assignment and the projects are group based work. The students are required to work in a group. | Project Management and Teamwork (Level 2) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Design (Level 4)
1. Ability to design a small scale wireless network using a systematic approach based on knowledge acquired and with the purpose of solving a clearly defined problem.
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 5)
2. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of topics in wireless sensor networks using principles developed.
3. Proficiency in assessing and debugging wireless sensor networks and other system problems, using concepts and techniques developed throughout the course.
Information Seeking (Level 2)
4. Proficiency in undertaking knowledge development, drawing on various sources and demonstrating the capacity to synthesise complex and at times contradictory information for the specific engineering projects assigned.
Communication (Level 2)
5. Ability to write reports and make presentations to deliver technical and often complex material in clear and concise terms on specific engineering topics.
Project Management and Teamwork (Level 2)
6. Ability to assume diverse team roles with the purpose of working with a research paper on a specific topic in a group. Hence the ability to exercise leadership, negotiation and receptiveness skills as a means to better draw out the knowledge and ability of other team members concomitant to one's own input.
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| Faculty Policies & Procedures: | Academic Honesty in Coursework. All students must submit a cover sheet for all assessment work that declares that the work is original and not plagiarised from the work of others. Coursework assessment and examination policy. The faculty policy is to use standards based assessment for units where grades are returned and criteria based assessment for Pass/Fail only units. Norm referenced assessment will only be used in exceptional circumstances and its use will need to be justified to the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Special consideration for illness or misadventure may be considered when an assessment component is severely affected. This policy gives the details of the information that is required to be submitted along with the appropriate procedures and forms. Special Arrangements for Examination and Assessment. In exceptional circumstances alternate arrangements for exams or assessment can be made. However concessions for outside work arrangements, holidays and travel, sporting and entertainment events will not normally be given. Student Appeals against Academic Decisions. Students have the right to appeal any academic decision made by a school or the faculty. The appeal must follow the appropriate procedure so that a fair hearing is obtained. Note that policies regarding assessment submission, penalties and assessment feedback depend upon the individual unit of study. Details of these policies, where applicable, will be found above with other assessment details in this unit outline. All university policies can be found at http://sydney.edu.au/policy Various request forms for the Faculty of Engineering and IT can be found at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/forms/ |
| Recommended Reference/s: |
Note: References are provided for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to consult these books in the university library. Purchase is not required.
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Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Introduction in Networked Embedded Systems What is a NES? Examples and applications |
| Week 2 | Network embedded systems: fundmental |
| Week 3 | Sensor principle plus digital communications |
| Week 4 | Digital Comm., bluetooth, ZigBee |
| Week 5 | Networking |
| Week 6 | Distributed source coding for wireless sensor network |
| Week 7 | MAC issues with Wireless Sensor Networks |
| Assessment Due: Assignment | |
| Week 8 | MAC issues with Body Area Netowrks |
| Week 9 | Routing for Wireless sensor Networks |
| Week 10 | Programming NES. Programming paradigms, challenges |
| Week 11 | Node architecture and generic problems in WSN |
| Week 12 | synchronization |
| localization and time | |
| Week 13 | Course review |
| Assessment Due: Project | |
| Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final Exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Design (Level 4) | Yes | 20% |
| Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 5) | Yes | 30% |
| Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 3) | No | 0% |
| Information Seeking (Level 2) | Yes | 30% |
| Communication (Level 2) | Yes | 15% |
| Professional Conduct (Level 2) | No | 0% |
| Project Management and Teamwork (Level 2) | Yes | 5% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
