ITC513 – Wireless Networking Concepts

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ITC513 – Wireless Networking Concepts
Session 2 2017
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
School of Computing and Mathematics
Internal Mode
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University’s
Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-of-country).
This subject outline is accessible through mobile devices from http://m.csu.edu.au.
Subject Coordinator Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan
Email rlakshmiganthan@studygroup.com
Phone 0399357900
Campus To be advised.
Building/Room number To be advised.
Consultation procedures
Any questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting your Subject
Lecturer.
Lecturer Name: Jatinder Warraich
Lecturer Email: JWarraich@studygroup.com (http://JWarraich@studygroup.com)
Email is the best option. Please send a brief message regarding the issue and include the subject name
and subject code in your email – it really helps to know which class you belong to, before I respond to
your query. If your query is urgent then meet with your respective Course Coordinator at Level 4, 30
Church Lane.
Class times and location
General Timetable as below will be available at the following website before the start of 201760
semester, which can be accessed on any Mobile Phone or IPAD:
https://csutimetable.au.studygroup.com/Melbourne/
If you cannot contact your Subject Coordinator, please contact your teaching team using the contact
details and consultation procedures provided on your Interact2 subject site.
What is your subject about? A brief overview
This subject provides a broad survey of wireless communications including in-depth coverage of
protocols, transmission methods, and different contemporary wireless networking standards. It also
provides students with experience in current and emerging wireless communication technologies.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, you should:
be able to critically analyse wireless networking concepts and their applications in real life
situations;
be able to analyse and describe wireless signalling techniques and radio frequency
communications;
be able to investigate and evaluate various wireless networking protocols and standards;
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be able to compare and contrast different wireless networks in terms of size, speed,
limitations and applications;
be able to investigate and evaluate emerging wireless networking technologies;
be able to investigate theoretical and practical issues relating to wireless technology and
communicate the results to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
be able to identify the challenges and security issues posed by wireless networks.
Pass Requirements
A student must obtain at least 50% in both the examination and the total mark in order to pass this
subject.
To be eligible for the grade AA or AE you must have submitted all assessment items in the subject,
including the final exam. If you choose not to complete an assessment item or do not sit the final exam
then you will not be granted an AA or an AE grade.
Key Subjects
Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.
You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first time you fail a
key subject you will be ‘at risk’ of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be excluded from the
course.
The Academic Progress Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out the
requirements and procedures for satisfactory academic progress, for the exclusion of students who fail
to progress satisfactorily and for the termination of enrolment for students who fail to complete in the
maximum allowed time.
Assumed knowledge
Academic integrity means acting with honesty, fairness and responsibility, and involves observing and
maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. This subject assumes that you
understand what constitutes plagiarism, cheating and collusion. If you are a new student we expect you
to complete the modules called Academic Integrity at CSU
(https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/execute/courseMain?course_id=_16412_1&task=true&src=).
Prescribed Text
Jorge, L. O. (2013). Guide to Wireless Communications (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN:
978-1-111-30731-8
The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student Portal
Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page.
Subject and Assessment Schedule
Schedule

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Subject Content
ITC513 covers the following topic areas:
Topic 1: Introduction to Wireless Communications
This topic serves as an introduction to wireless communication technologies. Several different types of
wireless networks are discussed. Students will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of
wireless technology.
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Topic 2: Wireless Data Transmission
In this topic, students are taught the basic properties of radio frequency based wireless transmission.
They will learn about the different properties of a radio wave, as well as how wireless communications
are made possible by a radio wave. The last section of the chapter discusses different modulation
techniques for encoding information.
Topic 3: Radio Frequency Communications
This topic introduces students to the different components that make up a radio communications
system. The ways in which a radio signal can be influenced, either by active or passive devices, or by
environmental conditions, is also discussed. Organizations that form standards applicable to wireless
communications and network communications in general are detailed. Finally, the use of unregulated
radio frequency bands is explored.
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Topic 4: Antennas and Propagation
It introduces students to various different types of antennas, and explores their use. The properties that
affect wireless signal strength and propagation are covered. Students will then learn about how
antennas work in general, and how to plan for the setup of a wireless link.
Topic 5: Wireless Personal Area Networks
This topic focuses on the Bluetooth and ZigBee wireless personal area networks. Students will first
learn what a WPAN is, and what standards are used in WPANs. The physical and data length layers of
both Bluetooth and ZigBee are covered in depth. Finally, security features for both standards are
discussed.
Topic 6: Wireless Local Area Networks
This topic introduces students to the most widely used wireless network technology, the IEEE 802.11
based WLAN. Students will learn typical applications for a WLAN, and what components exist in a
WLAN. The standards, IEEE 802.11a/g/n, behind WLAN communication are discussed in depth.
Students will also learn some information about the upcoming 802.11ac/ad standards. The use of
different wireless bridging, repeating, and controlling devices are discussed as well.
Topic 7: Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks
This topic introduces metropolitan area network technologies such as WiMAX. Students will learn
about different types of wireless last mile connections available. Additionally, the lower layer
functions of WiMAX are discussed in depth.
Topic 8: Wireless Wide Area Networks
This topic introduces students to the different types of cellular network technologies. Some history in
the use of cellular standards is provided, followed by discussion on future cellular standards. Lastly,
satellite technologies are explored as an option for wireless communications.
Topic 9: Wireless Network Security
This topic focuses on the security issues of various networks and standards such as Bluetooth, ZigBee,
WLAN, WPAN, WiMAX etc.
Topic 10: Wireless Communications in Business
This topic discusses some of the applications of wireless networks in a modern business environment.
Potential challenges for the implementation of a wireless network are discussed. Students will learn
how to properly plan for and implement a wireless network.
Subject Delivery
Class/tutorial times and location
If you are enrolled in an internal offering of this subject, your class times can be found at Timetable @
CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au). If you are enrolled in the online offering of the subject, this
timetable will not apply. Find out how to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class
Timetable (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.
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useful set of answers to them.
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assessment items. As part of your assessment in this subject, you are required to work alone for all the
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assessment items.
It is helpful to have a small task to complete early in the session, so that you have a focus in the
subject from the very first day, and so I have set a small assessment item in week 3, as part of your
assessment. If you don’t complete the assessment, I may contact you by phone or email to have a chat
about study and if there are any issues that I can help with.
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Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session.
Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Support website via the
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You can also contact an adviser through Student Central on the following number:
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Subject Reserve for any readings eg. ITC100, ACC100, etc., and online assistance to help you use the
Library’s resources such as Ask a Librarian – Live Chat and Ask a Librarian – Web Form.
You can find Library Services on both the SGA library online catalogue:
http://primo.unilinc.edu.au/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=SGA
The SGA library online catalogue allows students to Sign In, My Account shows student’s current
library record including all books on loan, Renew your borrowed books online before the due date,
also Search and Request all books in the SGA library, even if unavailable due to high demand from
students. Students can Request books when all books are on loan to other students. When the
requested book is returned to the SGA library, the student who requested the book receives an email
immediately to pick up the book from the SGA library. View your library record online 24/7 at the
above web link for SGA library.
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http://trove.nla.gov.au/ – Powerful search engine from National Library of Australia to access many
different online resources on any subject from one search.
Contact Details for renewing loans, locating books and other information:
SGA Melbourne Library:
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Marian Lees – Director, Library Services
Ph: (03) 9935 7921
Email: MLees@studygroup.com (http://MLees@studygroup.com)
Library Help
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/help-contacts Friendly and quick assistance is available. Ask for help
finding information and navigating the library’s extensive eResources.
Online Tutorials
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos
Learn how to:
• use Primo Search to find eReserve material and journal articles
• search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessments
• identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, and evaluate resources.
Bookmark your Subject Library Resource Guide
Subject Library Guides are a great way to get started with research. Each online guide is tailored to a
specific area of study, including Accounting, Business & Information Technology outlining how to
research in your area and where to look for information.
http://libguides.csu.edu.au/
Academic Learning Support Assistance
Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading and
note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study
You may also contact:
Name: Craig Bellamy
Email: CBellamy@studygroup.com (http://CBellamy@studygroup.com)
Phone: (03) 9935 7978
Name: Monique Moloney
Email: MMoloney@studygroup.com (http://MMoloney@studygroup.com)
Phone: (03) 9935 7919
Name: Bethany Winkler
Email: BWinkler@studygroup.com (http://BWinkler@studygroup.com)
Phone: (03) 9935 7953
Name: Gail Ekici
Email: GEkici@studygroup.com (http://GEkici@studygroup.com)
Phone: (03) 9935 7965
Name: James Purkis
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Phone: (03) 9935 7925
For appointments, please send an email CSUstudysupportmc@studygroup.com
Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer.
Residential school
You are not required to attend a residential school for this subject.
Your workload in this subject
Each week you should spend around 9 – 11 hours studying this subject – obviously some weeks may
require more time than other depending on how you work – but the following is a guide for your
information.
Descriptions Estimated hours
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Descriptions Estimated hours

Assessment Items

* due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University
** applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date
Assessment item 1
Online Quizzes
Value: 15%
Due date: Variable
Return date: –
Length: 15 minutes each
Submission method options
Interact2 Test
Task
There will be five (5) online quizzes on topics 1 – 9. The online quizzes must be attempted by the
students individually using the “Test Centre” in the Interact site for ITC513. Each Quiz weighs 3%,
thus in total, the online quizzes worth 15% of the subject grade. Students need to attempt and finish
the online quizzes within specific time windows, which will be notified by the Subject Coordinator.
The topics of the online quizzes are:
Online Quiz 1: Topics 1 and 2
Online Quiz 2: Topics 3 and 4
Online Quiz 3: Topic 5
Online Quiz 4: Topics 6 and 7
Online Quiz 5: Topics 8 and 9
Rationale
The online quizzes are designed to increase students’ timely engagements with the subjects.
Especially, the first online quiz will be used to identify disengaged students.
The online quizzes are also designed to allow students to test and demonstrate their ability to
understand the topics.
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This assessment is aligned to learning outcome 1.
Marking criteria
Most quizzes will involve multiple choice or true/false type questions, although quizzes may include
other contents. Marks will be given based on the correctness of the answers. The Test Centre will be
marking automatically and you will receive marks according to the following criteria:
HD – At least 85% answers were correct
DI – At least 75% answers were correct
CR – At least 65% answers were correct
PS – At least 50% answers were correct
Assessment item 2
Assignment 1
Value: 16%
Due date: 25-Aug-2017
Return date: 15-Sep-2017
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
1. Different antenna, such as yagi, horn, and celluar antennas, etc. has different merits. Research these
technologies in details and pay specific attention to how they are used as well their strengths and
weakness. Provide an opinion regarding which antenna types will become the dominant players in the
future of medium- and long-distance wireless links [6 marks]
2. Compare and contrast the multiplexing techniques CDMA and FDMA in the area of wireless
networking? [4 marks]
3. A local engineering group ask you to present your finding of the most recent advanced wireless
technologies. Research these technologies in details and pay specific attention to how they are used as
well their strengths and weakness. Provide an opinion regarding which antenna types will become the
dominant players in the future. Please submit power point slides in your answer. [6 marks]
Rationale
Your task in this assessment is to prepare a response to each of the questions. Please refer to the
marking guide when preparing your response to see what criteria and standards will be used to assess
your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Marking criteria
Marks will be given using the following criteria
correctness and completeness of the answers;
inclusion of appropriate figures, where applicable;
clarity of explanation;
correctness of spelling, grammar, and format of the submission;
sufficient references and use of APA referencing style
The following rubrics will be used to mark assignment 1:

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Presentation
Please write the answers in a word document and submit it via Turnitin. Use Times new
roman/Palatino Linotype/Calibri/Cambria/Arial fonts using 10 to 12 font size.
Requirements
Question 1 to 3: 300 – 600 words for each question;
Question 4: Submit a ppt.
APA reference style should be used in the assignment. APA referencing guide can be found in
http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
Assessment item 3
Assignment 2
Value: 19%
Due date: 25-Sep-2017
Return date: 18-Oct-2017
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
1. Compare and contrast three data encryption standards for WiMAX networks? [4 marks]
2. Research the security challenges for any two examples of WPAN technologies. [4 marks]
3. Read the following two research papers as follows, please give your critical reflection on the topic
of Energy Harvest. [ 4 marks]
Shaikh, Faisal Karim, and Sherali Zeadally. “Energy harvesting in wireless sensor networks: A
comprehensive review.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 55 (2016): 1041-1054.
Ulukus, Sennur, et al. “Energy harvesting wireless communications: A review of recent
advances.” IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications 33.3 (2015): 360-381.
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4. Telestra is a company that is licensed to provide wired telecommunication services in Australia. The
company has contracted Exetel to assist it with the selection and implementation of a new field service
system. The goal is to provide service technicians with wireless access to the corporate network and a
vast electronic library of technical manuals and schematic diagrams, which would reduce or eliminate
the need for staff to carry a large number of books and drawings, especially while servicing equipment
underground or when climbing on transmission towers. In addition, this means that the technicians
would be able to immediately read and update the records for all the equipment, thereby avoiding
massive amounts of paperwork as well as potential errors and omissions. However, the company is
having trouble deciding on which technology to adopt- handheld cellular, tables with 3G/4G/5G
access, or notebooks equipped with cellular cards. Exetel has asked you to help.
-Create a presentation outlining the advantages for Telestra of using digital cellular handsets or
cellular wireless cards. Determine the ability of the smaller cellular handsets (as opposed to
notebook computers, which may be difficult to carry everywhere) to display standard PC
documents such as Word, Excel, and PDF files, and evaluate how this could help the company.
Because the group you will be presenting to is composed of nontechnical manager, be sure your
presentation is understandable by both technical and non-technical personnel. Limit yourself to
a maximum of 15 PowerPoint slides. [7 marks]
Rationale
Your task in this assessment is to prepare a response to each of the questions. Please refer to the
marking guide when preparing your response to see what criteria and standards will be used to assess
your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Marking criteria
For Question 1 and Question 2, the following rubric will be used to mark:

For Question 3, the following rubric will be used to mark:

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In addition, the following rubric will be used to mark Question 4:

Presentation
Please write the answers in a word document and submit it via Turnitin. Use Times new
roman/Palatino Linotype/Calibri/Cambria/Arial fonts using 10 to 12 font size.
Assessment item 4
Final Exam
Value: 50%
Date: To be advised
Duration: 2 hrs
Submission method options
N/A – submission not required/applicable
Rationale
This assessment is designed to:
• assess your progress towards meeting subject learning outcomes 1 – 7;
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• demonstrate your understanding of all concepts covered in the subject.
Requirements
Sample Final Exam
The closed-book examination consists of multiple choice questions and short answers/essay types
questions.
Part A has 20 questions, Part B has 10 questions.
The final exam will cover all topics.
To pass the subject, students must pass the final examination.
PART A: Multiple choice questoins:
1. How can VoIP over Wi-Fi help save money?
a) by eliminating the need for a phone
b) by saving on cellular phone bills (answer)
c) by reducing the cost of a smartphone
d) by not requiring an access point
2. What is the typical range for the use of Bluetooth?
a) meters to kilometers
b) yards to miles
c) inches to feet (answer)
d) millimeters to inches
PART B: Short answer /Essay questions:
1. Describe Bluetooth technology and how it can be used in a computing environment. [6 marks]
2. What is a piconet? Describe amplitude modulation. [6 marks]
3. What does a repeater do in a satellite communication system? [6 marks]
4. Discuss the performance of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology with Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology. [6 marks]
5. List three types of RF filters. [6 marks]
Marking criteria
PART A – Multiple choice questions
All questions are worth equal marks; worth 1 mark each.
PART B – Short Answer/Essay Questions

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Material provided by the University
University will contact the students regarding the examination venue.
During the examination University will provide
1 General purpose answer sheet (GPAS)
1 x 12 pages Answer Booklet
Material required by the student
Writing implements
Pencil, ruler, and Eraser
Assessment Information
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the Interact2
Subject Site.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be
appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in each
assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help
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(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
Plagiarism
CSU treats plagiarism seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your submitted work for plagiarism.
You can use Turnitin to check for plagiarism
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu/checking) in your assessments before
submission.
How to apply for special consideration
Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure or
extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) which prevents you
from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the Student Portal Special
Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice)
page.
Extensions
In order to ensure that students who hand their assignments in on time are not disadvantaged, and to
enable the lecturer to comply with the requirement to return assignments to the class within 21 days,
the following rules about extensions will be strictly enforced:
Extensions cannot be granted for online tests, as these have to be done within a specific time
frame, after which the answers are released to the class automatically.
Computer problems and normal work-related pressures and family commitments do not
constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions.
If it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on time
because of an unavoidable problem, you must submit your request for an extension to the
Subject Coordinator in writing (email or post) prior to the due date.
Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make sure
that any extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due.
You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines. Work and family related
pressures do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions or
incomplete grades.
If you apply for an extension, you may be asked to email your lecturer on what you have
done so far on the assignment.
You must be able to provide documentary evidence (such as a certificate from a doctor or
counsellor) justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable – but please note that if
the circumstances giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannot
get documentary evidence, you must still apply for the extension before the due date and
submit the documentary evidence afterwards.
Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students and putting feedback
on Interact, the maximum extension granted generally will be seven (7) days from the
due date.
Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date or extension date will not be
marked unless the staff member decides otherwise. Items received late will be penalised at
10% of the mark available for the assessment item per day it is late (see below).
Note that for purposes of measuring lateness, the ‘day’ begins just after 00.00 hrs AEST – so
an assignment received after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10% for lateness.
This rule will be applied to all students uniformly.
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Penalties for Late Submission
The Faculty of Business has determined that the penalty for the late submission of an assessment task
(without obtaining the Subject Coordinator’s approval for an extension) will be:
10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for the assessment
task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20
Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20 becomes
10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the penalty
will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required in this subject.
Online Submission
Assignments should be submitted through TurnItIn. Please meet with your respective lecturer to enroll
in the Turnitin (If you do not receive any email from Turnitin).
Assessments such as Blogs, Quizzes and Journals are required to submit in the Interact2.
TurnItIn does not accept Excel files and PDF files.
Assignment/s must be submitted through Turnitin by midnight (AEST) according to the date
mentioned in the subject outline.
Postal Submission
Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments
required.
Hand Delivered Submission
Under normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required.
Feedback
Feedback for assessment items will be provided by subject lecturer/s.
Assignment Return
You should normally expect your marked assignment to be returned to you within 15 working days
of the due date. If you submitted your assignment on time but have not returned by the return date, you
should make enquiries in the first instance to the subject lecturer. If the subject lecturer is not available
then contact your Course Coordinator on Level 4, 30 Church Lane.
Student Feedback and Learning Analytics
Evaluation of Subjects
CSU values constructive feedback and relies on high response rates to Subject Experience Surveys
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(SES) to enhance teaching. Responses are fed back anonymously to Subject Coordinators and Heads
of Schools to form the basis for subject enhancement and recognition of excellence in teaching.
Schools report on their evaluation data; highlighting good practice and documenting how problems
have been addressed. You can view a summary of survey results via the Student Portal SES Results
(https://student.csu.edu.au/study/subject-experience-survey-results) page.
We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be
provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of
session.
Changes and actions based on previous student feedback
Final exam question types has been changed. More research based questions are included in
Assessments.
Learning analytics in this subject
Learning Analytics refers to the collection and analysis of student data for the purpose of improving
learning and teaching. It enables the University to personalise the support we provide our students. All
Learning Analytics activities will take place in accordance with the CSU Learning Analytics Code of
Practice. For more information, please visit CSU’s Learning Analytics
(http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/home/analytics-and-evaluations/learning-analytics)
website.
Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subject will be
recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication, support and teaching
practices. In addition attendance in class will also be monitored.
Based on past analytics, no major changes have been made to the subject.
Services and Support
Your Student Portal (http://student.csu.edu.au) tells you can how you can seek services and support.
These include study, admin, residential, library, careers, financial, and personal support.
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CSU Policies and Regulations
This subject outline should be read in conjunction with all academic policies and regulations, e.g.
Student Academic Misconduct Policy, Assessment Policy – Coursework Subjects, Assessment
Principles Policy, Special Consideration Policy, Academic Progress Policy, Academic Communication
with Students Policy, Student Charter, etc.
Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s)
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academic and administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the University.
Subject Outline as a Reference Document
This Subject Outline is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your subject.
Charles Sturt University Subject Outline
ITC513 201760 SM I-17 June 2017-Version 1 Page 18 of 18
CSU’s Subject Outlines Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00267) requires that
you retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future use such as for accreditation purposes.