This unit will cover network design, performance modelling and analysis. Queuing models (M/M/1, M/M/k, M/M/k/k, M/G/1), networks of queues. Multi-access systems (splitting, reservation, carrier sensing), routing techniques (shortest path, Bellman-Ford, Dijkstra, adaptive routing, flooding). Quality of service (QoS) aspects, flow control, connection admission control and other traffic management functions - ATM, IntServ and DiffServ models. Network topology design and performance modelling, design considerations for local or wide area networks, including GEPON, cable and wireless networks. Introductory probability and graph theory.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
This unit is mathematically intensive in some areas, and students may need to budget additional study time to revise previous mathematics topics, or do additional reading.
(FIT9135 or FIT5135 or FIT9020) or equivalent
Basic network systems knowledge, understanding of probability theory.
Colin Enticott
Consultation hours: By appointment
Chris Freeman
Consultation hours: By appointment
Vyacheslav Abramov
Consultation hours: By appointment
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Please note schedule is subject to change throughout semester, as the unit is still being constructed | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Introduction, Design Considerations in Networks, QoS Parameters | Tutorial |
| 2 | Probability Theory Revision, Correlation | Tutorial |
| 3 | Physical Layer Design: Noise, Modulation, Shannon, Power Budgets | Tutorial; Class Test 1 |
| 4 | Physical Layer Design: Copper Cable, Fibre and Radiofrequency Links | Tutorial |
| 5 | Markov Chains and Queues | Tutorial |
| 6 | Circuit vs Packet Switched Systems; Erlang Formulas | Tutorial |
| 7 | Contention Based Multiaccess Systems (Ethernet, ALOHA models) | Tutorial |
| 8 | Traffic Modelling; Self-Similarity and Burstiness Properties | Tutorial |
| 9 | Graph Theory Revision; Application of Graph Theory to Networks | Tutorial |
| 10 | Routing and Route Discovery Algorithms | Tutorial; Class Test 2 |
| 11 | Networks of Queues, Multidimensional Queues, Network topology design | Tutorial; Assignment 1 due on Friday, 4PM |
| 12 | QoS Models and Implementations; ATM, IntServ and DiffServ models | Tutorial |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 20% | Week 11 |
| Class Tests 1 and 2 | 10% (5% for each test) | Tests held during tutorials in Weeks 3 and 10 |
| Tutorials | 20% (approx 1.8% each tutorial) | End of weekly tutorial class |
| Examination 1 | 50% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Attendance in all lectures and tutorials is highly recommended, as the unit is mathematically intensive, and lectures mostly build on previous lecture content.
Student must demonstrate good command of the material and produce correct results. The work must be original - collaborative work is not acceptable. Evidence of plagiarism, copying or other forms of non-examination cheating will result in the work being disallowed.
Student must demonstrate good command of the material and produce correct results. The work must be original - collaborative work is not acceptable. Evidence of plagiarism, copying or other forms of non-examination cheating will result in the work being disallowed.
Reading list items for specific lecture topics will be listed in the slides for that topic
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
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Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
Assignment resubmission is not permitted. No penalty late submissions will be offered where illness or other circumstances consistent with university policy may have have occurred.
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an electronic submission). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.
Announcements will be made via Moodle; students are permitted but not required to bring notebooks, laptops and tablets into classes.
OpNet software (free student edition).
Erwin Kreyszig. (2010). Advanced Engineering Mathematics. (10th Edition) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Thomas G. Robertazzi. (2000). Computer Networks and Systems: Queueing Theory and Performance Evaluation. (1st Edition) Springer Verlag.
Non programmable scientific calculator.
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