Subject description
This subject primarily covers large scale IP networks. In addition to considering architectures and protocols, a key focus will be the development of techniques to assist the design and optimize performance of these networks. Topics will include: ISP architectures; IPv4/IPv6 transition technologies, router architectures, IP lookup algorithms, deep packet inspection, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ECTE982 - Network Engineering
ECTE482 - Network Engineering
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of large scale Internet topologies, and protocols which underpin them.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of IP technologies, traffic engineering mechanisms
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of quality of service provisioning technologies, and the protocols which underpin them
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of peer to peer networks.
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Demonstrate an understanding of Network Management protocols.
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Use appropriate methodologies to design and analyse the performance of large scale IP networks.
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Demonstrate appropriate practical and problem solving skills.
8.
Write reports on exercises undertaken.
Assessment details
Quizzes
Lab Test
Lab results submitted at the end of each lab class
Research project
End of session examination
Tutorial
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.