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The document outlines a course on Wireless Ad-Hoc and Sensor Networks, covering key topics such as ad-hoc network fundamentals, routing protocols, MAC protocols, and security issues. It details course outcomes, learning modules, and recommended textbooks and references. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation, and security of wireless networks.

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20IT1107

The document outlines a course on Wireless Ad-Hoc and Sensor Networks, covering key topics such as ad-hoc network fundamentals, routing protocols, MAC protocols, and security issues. It details course outcomes, learning modules, and recommended textbooks and references. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation, and security of wireless networks.

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WIRELESS AD-HOC AND SENSOR NETWORKS

Course Code: 20IT1107 LTPC


3 0 0 3
Pre-Requisites: Computer Networks

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student shall be able to
CO1: Explain the basics of Ad hoc networks and routing protocols. (L4)
CO2: Apply the knowledge to identify appropriate physical and MAC layer protocols. (L4)
CO3: Interpret the basics of Sensor networks and routing protocols. (L3)
CO4 : Apply the knowledge to identify the suitable routing algorithm based on the network and
user requirement. (L3)
CO5 : Analyze the security issues possible in Ad hoc and sensor networks. (L4)

UNIT I (12 LECTURES)


INTRODUCTION TO AD-HOC NETWORKS: Fundamentals of Wireless Communication
Technology- Characteristics of the Wireless Channel - mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) - concepts
and architectures.
AD-HOC NETWORKS ROUTING PROTOCOLS :Issues in designing a routing protocol for Ad hoc
networks- proactive routing, reactive routing (on-demand), hybrid routing- Classification of routing
protocols. Transport Layer solutions-TCP over Ad hoc wireless Networks.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, student will be able to
1. Describe the design principles for Ad hoc Networks(L2)
2. Classify the routing protocols for Adhoc networks.(L4)
3. Explain the architecture of MANETs.(L2)
4. Compare proactive and reactive routing protocol.(L2)

UNIT II (8 LECTURES)
MAC PROTOCOLS FOR AD-HOC WIRELESS NETWORKS: Issues in designing a MAC
Protocol- Design goal of MAC Protocol-Classification of MAC Protocols- Contention based protocols-
Contention based protocols with Reservation Mechanisms- Contention based protocols with Scheduling
Mechanisms.MAC Protocols that use directional Antennas and Multichannel MAC Protocols.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, student will be able to
1. Distinguish between contention based MAC protocol and schedule based MAC
protocol(L2)
2. Illustrate the factors that influence the design of physical layer.(L3)
3. Classify the MAC Protocols for Adhoc networks (L4)

UNIT III (12 LECTURES)


INTRODUCTION TO SENSOR NETWORKS: Challenges for Wireless Sensor Networks, Enabling
Technologies for Wireless Sensor Networks, WSN application examples, Single-Node Architecture -
Hardware Components, Energy Consumption of Sensor Nodes.
SENSOR NETWORKS ARCHITECTURE: Sensor Network Architecture - Sensor Network
Scenarios, Transceiver Design Considerations, Optimization Goals and Figures of Merit.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, student will be able to
1. Relate the sensor network with ad-hoc network.(L3)
2. Discuss the design principles for Wireless Sensor Networks.(L2)
3. Show the various mechanisms that form typical parts of WSNs.(L3)

UNIT IV (10 LECTURES)


WSN NETWORKING CONCEPTS: MAC Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks, Low Duty
Cycle Protocols And Wakeup Concepts - S-MAC, The Mediation Device Protocol, Contention based
protocols - PAMAS, Schedule based protocols – LEACH, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC protocol.
WSN ROUTING PROTOCOLS: Routing Protocols- Energy Efficient Routing, Geographic routing-
Challenges and Issues in Transport layer protocol.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, student will be able to
1. Differentiate the two different phases in each round of LEACH protocol.(L2)
2. Explain in detail low duty cycle MAC protocols and wake up concepts in WSNs.(L2)
3. Elaborate the concepts of Energy Efficient Unicast Routing Protocol.(L3)

UNIT V (8 LECTURES)
SENSOR NETWORK SECURITY: Network Security Requirements, Issues and Challenges in
Security Provisioning, Network Security Attacks, Layer wise attacks in wireless sensor networks,
possible solutions for jamming, tampering, black hole attack, flooding attack. Key Distribution and
Management, Secure Routing – SPINS, reliability requirements in sensor networks.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, student will be able to
1. Analyze the issues and challenges in security provisioning.(L4)
2. Explain the black hole attack.(L2)
3. Analyze the various attacks in Wireless sensor networks.(L4)

TEXT BOOKS:
1. C. Siva Ram Murthy and B. S. Manoj, ”Ad Hoc Wireless Networks Architectures and
Protocols”, Second Edition, Pearson Publication, Reprinted in 2015.
2. Holger Karl and Andreas Willig,”Protocol and Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks”,
First Edition, John wiley publication, Reprinted in 2011.

REFERENCES:
1. Fei Hu, Xiaojun Cao and Auerbach,” Wireless Sensor Networks — Principles and Practice,”
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
2. Raheem Beyah, Janise McNair and Cherita Corbett. ”Security in Ad hoc and Sensor Networks”
World Scientific Publications / Cambridge University Press, 2010
3. Jagannathan Sarangapani ,”Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks — Protocols”, Performance
and Control, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.

WEB REFERENCES:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks.pdf

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