ITS 5290 - Communication Network Analysis and Design

The study and use of methodology for analysis, specification, and design of communication networks. Extensive application case studies derive requirements from statistical traffic characterization and modeling of voice, data, and video sources. Networks designed include fiber optics, wireless, Ethernet, SONET/TDM, and IP packet technologies.

Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Reinforced knowledge of IP address architecture design including IPv4 subnetworks.
Reinforced knowledge of current networking technologies used in LAN and WAN settings.
Reinforced knowledge of performance characteristics of voice, data, video, and multimedia traffic.
Working knowledge of link budget calculations for wireless and fiber networks
Working knowledge of structured methodology for network design based on functional requirements.