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Optical Networking and Design (ELEN90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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AIMS
This subject covers the basic areas of optical networks.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
In particular, it includes the following topics:
- Optical network elements;
- Optical transport network architecture and design;
- Optical circuit switching, optical burst switching, and optical packet switching;
- Optical network control and management;
- Optical network survivability;
- Traffic grooming in optical networks;
- IP over WDM networks;
- Optical access network architectures and technologies (e.g. Active Ethernet, EPON, GPON, WDM PON);
- Design and analysis of optical access networks;
- Free space optical networks.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject, the students will develop skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of optical networks and to be able to solve technical problems in the following areas:
- Fundamental optical network elements
- Optical network architectures ranging from optical access networks to backbone optical transport networks
- Approaches and methodologies of optical network design optimisation
- Techniques of optical network survivability
- Problem solving skills and critical thinking in the discipline of optical networks
- The subject will also help students develop an enthusiasm towards research and development in the field of optical networks
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, the students should have developed the following skills:
- Problem solving and analytical skills;
- Critical and creative thinking, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- Sense of intellectual curiosity;
- Ability to interpret data and research results;
- Ability to learn in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies;
- Capacity to confront unfamiliar problems;
- Ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature;
- Ability to develop models of practical applications and evaluate their performance by rigorous analytical means.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
4-year Electrical Engineering degree
OR
equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Formally supervised written examination
| End of semester | 50% |
A mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 20% |
A written report on project of 2000 words per student
| Week 12 | 30% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-6 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and the submitted project report or assignments. ILOs 3, 5 and 6 are also assessed in the submitted project report or assignments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
“Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective” by Rajiv Ramaswami and Kumar N. Sivarajan
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through sessions that combine lecture presentation, discussion, and mini-tutorials. Private study is also required, in addition to the weekly sessions. Learning is also enhanced by active participation in the online Discussion Board.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides and tutorial problems. Extensive reference material is uploaded or linked on the subject website.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Student teams are encouraged to interact with industry professionals as part of their assignment. Specific industry interactions may be organised according to interest and opportunities.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024