FORM: FEA-CDF-B1-NOV-2009

/ ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences

Course Definition Form

This form should be used for both a new elective or compulsory course being proposed and curricula development processes for a graduate curriculum at Çankaya University.

Part I. Basic Course Information

Department Name
Use capital letters only / Electronıc and communıcatıon ENGINERING / Dept. Numeric Code
1 / 4
Course Code / Dept. Code+Course No / Number of weekly lecture hours / Number of weekly lab/ tutorial hours / Number of Credit Hours
E / C / E / 5 / 7 / 1 / 3 / 0 / 3
Course Web Site
Use capital letters only / ece571.cankaya.edu.tr / ECTS Credit
7,5
Course Name
This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.
English Name maximum 40 characters
WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Abbreviated English Name maximum 15 characters
WLESS SES. NETW
Turkish Name maximum 40 characters
KABLOSUZ ALGILAYICI AĞLARI
Abbreviated Turkish Name maximum 15 characters
KAB. ALG. AĞL.
Prerequisites (if any)
Give course codes and check all that are applicable. / 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th
Consent of the Instructor / Give others, if any.
Senior Standing
Co-requisites (if any) / 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th
Course Type
Check all that are applicable
Must course for Dept. / Must course for other dept(s) / X / Elective course for Dept. / x / Elective course for other dept(s)
Is the new course replacing a former course in the curriculum?
Former Course’s Code / Dept. Code+Course No / Former Course’s Name
Is there any similar course which has content overlap with other courses offered by the university?
Yes / X / No
Most Similar Course / Dept. Code+Course No / Course Name
Frequency of Offerings
Check all semesters that the course is planned to be offered.
X / Fall / Spring / Summer
First Offering
Academic Year / Semester
20 / 14 / / 20 / 15 / Spring / X / Fall
Maximum Class Size Proposed / 35 / Student Quota for Other Departments / 15 / Approximate Number of Students Expected to Take the Course / 30

Part II. Detailed Course Information

Justification for the proposal (state only if it is a new course)
Maximum 80 words
Because of the increasing number of usage areas of sensors Wireless sensor networks also improved its importance in the field. So, it became a must for the students to be aware of this emerging technology.
Course Description
Provide a brief overview of what is covered during the semester. This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.
Maximum 60 words.
Wireless Sensor Networks will be introduced, Application areas, power management and the protocols and methods used in wireless sensor networks will be investigated.
Course Objectives
Explain the aims of the course. Maximum 100 words.
Wireless Sensor Networks are part of the Computer Networks in which the nodes Exchanging their data are some sensors sensing the environment and transmitting the observation results to a central point to be processed.
Because of the increasing number of usage areas of sensors Wireless sensor networks also improved its importance in the field
In this Lecture Wireless Sensor Networks will be introduced, Application areas, power management and the protocols and methods used in wireless sonsor networks will be investigated.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the learning outcomes of the course. Maximum 10 items.
·  Learn the basics of Wireless Sensor Networks
·  To have information about Wireless Sensor Network design.
·  To analyze the protocols used in wireless sensor networks
Course Classification
Give the appropriate percentages for each category.
Category / Percentage
Mathematics & Natural Sciences / % 15
Engineering & Architectural Sciences / % 35
Engineering & Architectural Design / % 35
Technology / % 15
Architectural Theory & History / %
Administrative & Social Sciences / %
Law / %
Art, Sports & Languages / %
Course Outline
List the topics covered within each week.
Week / Topic(s)
1 / Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks
2 / Applications of Wireless Sensor Networks
3 / Node Architecture
4 / Operating Systems
5 / Physical layer
6 / MAC protocols
7 / Recitation
8 / Routing Protocols
9 / Dynamic Power Management
10 / Time Synchronization
11 / Localization
12 / Security
13 / Programming Environment
14 / Recitation
Textbook(s)
List the textbook(s), if any, and other related main course materials.
Author(s) / Title / Publisher / Publication Year / ISBN
Waltenegus Dargie and Christian Poellabauer / Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks : Theory and Practice (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing) / WILEY / 2010 / 978-0-470-99765-9
Reference Books
List the reference books as supplementary materials, if any.
Author(s) / Title / Publisher / Publication Year / ISBN
Teaching Policy
Explain how you will organize the course (lectures, laboratories, tutorials, studio work, seminars, etc.)
3 hours of lecturing.
Laboratory/Studio Work
Give the number of laboratory/studio hours required per week, if any, to do supervised laboratory/studio work, and list the names of the laboratories/studios in which these sessions will be conducted.
3 Hours of lecturing will be held and there will be no laboratory work.
Computer Usage
Briefly describe the computer usage and the hardware/software requirements in the course.
No computer will be used since there will be no laboratory work.
Grading Policy
List the assessment tools and their percentages that may give an idea about their relative importance to the end-of-semester grade.
Assessment Tool / Quantity / Percentage / Assessment Tool / Quantity / Percentage / Assessment Tool / Quantity / Percentage
Homework / 1 / 5 / Case Study / Attendance
Quiz / 1 / 5 / Lab Work / Field Study
Midterm Exam / 1 / 30 / Class Participation
Term Paper / 1 / 10 / Oral Presentation / 1 / 10
Project / Final Exam / 1 / 40
ECTS Workload
List all the activities considered under the ECTS.
Activity / Quantity / Duration
(hours) / Total Workload
(hours)
Attending Lectures (weekly basis) / 14 / 3 / 42
Attending Labs/Recitations (weekly basis) / 0 / 0 / 0
Preparation beforehand and finalizing of notes (weekly basis) / 14 / 3 / 42
Collection and selection of relevant material (once) / 1 / 5 / 5
Self study of relevant material (weekly basis) / 14 / 3 / 42
Homework assignments / 1 / 20 / 20
Preparation for Quizzes / 1 / 10 / 10
Preparation for Midterm Exams (including the duration of the exams) / 1 / 18 / 18
Preparation of Term Paper/Case Study Report (including oral presentation) / 1 / 20 / 20
Preparation of Term Project/Field Study Report (including oral presentation) / 0 / 0 / 0
Preparation for Final Exam (including the duration of the exam) / 1 / 25 / 25
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 224
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 30 / 7,46
ECTS Credit / 7,5
Program Qualifications vs. Course’s Learning Outcomes
Consider the below program qualifications determined in terms of learning outcomes of all the courses in the curriculum and capabilities. Look at the learning outcomes of this course given above. Relate these two using the Likert Scale by marking with X in one of the five choices at the right..
No / Program Qualifications
(Specific to each program) / Contribution
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
ECE-01 / Ability to conduct scientific research in the electronic and communication engineering area: extend and deepen knowledge; comment and apply the assessed information.
/ X
ECE-02 / Knowledge about techniques and methods applied in Electronic and communication engineering. / X
ECE-03 / Ability to complete and apply information using limited or missing data; ability to integrate multidisciplinary information in one part. / X
ECE-04 / Awareness of new and developing applications; ability to investigate and learn them if necessary. / X
ECE-05 / Ability to devise and develop techniques to solve engineering problems; ability to realize new innovative techniques when dealing with engineering solutions. / X
ECE-06 / Ability to develop original ideas and methods and ability to develop innovative solutions when designing systems, components and processes. / X
ECE-07 / Apply and develop analytical modeling and profound experimental research. In the light of these, solve and report about complex problems. / X
ECE-08 / Take leadership in multidisciplinary teams; ability to devise different approaches to solve complex problems and take responsibility. / X
ECE-09 / Ability to communicate both orally and in writing at the level of the European language portfolio B2 (English in particular). / X
ECE-10 / Ability to explain the work progress and results clearly and in a systematic manner both verbally and in writing in national and international media. / X
ECE-11 / Ability to describe environmental and social aspects of engineering applications / X
ECE-12 / Awareness of societal, scientific and ethical values at all stages of collecting / X

Contribution Scale to a Qualification: 0-None, 1-Little, 2-Medium, 3-Considerable, 4-Largest

Other Relevant Information
Part III. Approval Process
Names of other faculty members who may be interested in teaching this course
Give the Academic Title first. / Proposed by / Faculty Member
Give the Academic Title first. / Signature
Assist. Prof. Dr. Reze Hassanpour / Assist. Prof. Dr. Barbaros Preveze
Date
Departmental Board Meeting Date / Meeting Number / Decision Number
Department Chair / Prof. Dr. Celal Zaim ÇİL / Signature / Date
Institute Management Board Meeting Date / Meeting Number / Decision Number
Director of the Institute / Prof. Dr. Taner ALTUNOK / Signature / Date
Senate
Meeting Date / Meeting Number / Decision Number

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