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Course Description
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Course Name
Telecommunication Networks
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Host University
University of Newcastle
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Location
Newcastle, Australia
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Area of Study
Electrical Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ELEC2400
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course provides an introduction to the networking principles & techniques of design, implementation, and analysis of telecommunications networks which are instrumental technologies underlying many modern systems. Topics include: basis of voice, video and data communication, SONET/SDH, network topologies, architecture, switching techniques, network design, basic queuing analysis, protocols, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Routing Techniques, Network Security, Performance Analysis and Network Simulation.LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Understand basic and some advanced concepts and techniques of telecommunications networks.2. Develop problem solving approaches as applied in telecommunications networking areas.3. Able to analyse performance of basic communication networks using both analytical and simulation techniques.4. Understand telecommunication network design techniques and practical implementation issues.5. Understand the basic properties of internet and telecommunications traffic properties.CONTENTOSI model and its applications in telecommunication networks.Basic digital communication techniques and transmission mediums.Circuit and packet switching techniques.Queuing and Teletraffic theories.Multiplexing techniques.Network topologies, multiple access protocols, TCP/IP.Routing and flow control techniques.Packet Switched Network Architecture.Optical Networks.Network Security
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.