11335 (v.4) Network Design 602

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Area:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
Prerequisite(s):	11341 (v.4) Stochastic Processes for Telecommunications Systems 601 or any previous version AND 307638 (v.1) Networking Theory and Fundamentals 601 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to data and computer communication networks. Network architectures, protocol, hierarchies, OSI reference model. Point to point protocols and links, error detection, Automatic repeat request (ARQ) strategies. The network layer, multi access networks, local and metropolitan area networks (LANs and MANs), Queuing theory, performance modelling of data networks. Selected topics from: Introduction to Switching Systems; blocking; topology; multistage space switches; synchronous digital transfer mode; time-division switching and switch architectures.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Understand the basic concepts and terminology for telecommunication networks. Understand the concepts of layered network architectures. Understand the use of delay models in performance of data networks. Compare and Contrast multiple-access protocols and their performance. Analyze and design error, routing and flow control strategies for networks. Understand the basics of switch architectures.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hullett. J. (1998). Data Communications and Networking 304. Perth, WA. Curtin University of Technology. Budrikis. Z.L. (1999). Switching Systems. 2nd ed. Perth, WA. Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	End of semester examination 50%, Laboratory/Test/Assignment 50%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y