Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Program at Oakton Community College

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Spring 2006 | Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007

RFD 102 Generic Course Syllabus

I.
Course
Course
Course
 
 
 
 
Prefix
Number
Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
RFD 102 TagNet Middleware
3
2
2

II.
Prerequisites
RFD 101 or concurrent enrollment in RFD 101

III.
Course (Catalog) Description
Course covers TagNet RFID middleware; specifically on how to install, configure, and implement various use cases found in the supply chain. Topics include an understanding of the capabilities of TagNet and how various use case factors influence read rates and reliability.

IV.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the scope of TagNet RFID middleware functionality to address various deployment scenarios.
2. Learn the concept of RFID events and how subscribing enterprise systems can gain access to that RFID event data.
3. Distinguish the roles played by TagNet and that of hardware devices and sensors.
4. Discern the Electronic Product Code (EPC) encoding terminology in order to commission tags.
5. Learn how to configure various elements of TagNet to deploy an RFID use case.

V.
Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
  • cheating
  • plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation)
  • falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth)
  • helping others to cheat
  • unauthorized changes on official documents
  • pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you
  • making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
  • any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI.
 
Outline of Topics
 
A.
Reader management & configuration
   
1. Supported readers and capabilities
2. Physical and logical reader concepts
 
B.
Filtering and collection
   
1. Event subscription model
2. Reader schedules, filters, bindings and scripts
 
C.
Tag commissioning
   
1. EPC numbering conventions and encoding/decoding routines
2. Label printing & commissioning
3. Commissioning of reusable tags
4. Tagging station conveyers and print & apply deployment
 
D.
Object repository
   
1. Defining products, assets and people within TagNet
2. Supporting tables & administration
 
E.
Modules for mobile RFID applications
   
1. TagMap – identification and mapping of tags to object ID's.
2. AssetTrack – RFID enabled asset management & inspection reporting
3. TagTrack – RFID enabled lift truck application for inventory management
4. EmployeeMap – RFID access control – Badge tag mapping and identification.
5. Portal Event Viewer – real time viewing of RFID read events
 
F.
TagNet AutoDeploy
   
1. Deployment and updating of TagNet modules on reader devices
2. Installing client applications
 
G.
TagNet labs
   
1. Print/Commission a number smart label tags
2. Establish an event subscription for a given portal location
3. Read tags analyze data from schedule activity and report on results

VII.
Methods of Instruction

Methods of instruction can include lectures, class discussions, individual and group assignments and laboratory assignments.

VIII.
Course Practices Required
Reading of handouts is required as a reference to the materials and the techniques under study. Completion of classroom and laboratory assignments is necessary to provide support for the classroom discussions.

IX.
Methods of Evaluation
Methods of evaluation can include homework, quizzes, exams, laboratory assignments and individual and group projects.

X.
Instructional Materials
Course handouts, various web and library references, recommended/required text and RFID tags.

XI.
Other Sources of Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Effective beginning term: Spring 2007
Ending term:
Syllabus prepared by: Alan Christensen
Date: 8/06
Reviewed by Dept/Program Chair: D. Geller/M.Ghadiri
Date: 8/06
Approved by Dean: R. Sompolski
Date: 8/06
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