FIT5011 - Network design and performance - 2018

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.

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. explain and construct queuing models for performance modelling of networks;
2. explain multi-access systems including splitting, reservation, and carrier sensing;
3. explain analysis of routing protocols commonly used on the Internet;
4. explain and apply traffic dimensioning for circuit and packet switched networks, including VoIP and multimedia;
5. explain and apply design considerations for local or wide area networks, including GEPON, cable and wireless networks;
6. explain the analysis and evaluation of the operation of a local or wide area telecommunications network.

Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
   • Two hours of lectures
   • One 2-hour tutorial
2. Additional requirements (all students):
   • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

See also Unit timetable information

Networks and security

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/