Course Title: Network Access Systems (PG)
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Network Access Systems (PG)
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET1148 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
EEET1148 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: A/Prof. Mark A Gregory
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3243
Course Coordinator Email: mark.gregory@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10.08.16
Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Assumed Knowledge
This is an introductory course. A general knowledge of the Internet, Internet Protocol and general networking concepts would be beneficial.
Course Description
Network Access Systems connect customers to the digital network by utilising communication and network technologies including optical fibre, copper, wireless and satellite. Customers access the Internet over Network Access Systems. This course will cover Network Access Communication issues such as network architecture, design, material, performance analysis and growth areas. It will also provide an understanding of bandwidth vs quality trade-offs for Network Access communication modes. The course covers the National Broadband Network technologies including GPON, HFC, VDSL2, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and satellite.
The course objectives are to provide you with broad knowledge of the technologies covering the customer to service provider digital network connection and to provide you with knowledge of the component parts of a Network Access System including customer premise equipment, the digital local loop and network management. The converged digital network provides challenges today. The connection of customer and service provider is the area where the majority of activity occurs in the digital network. You will also gain an understanding of fundamental operating principles and how to configure equipment in several common scenarios found in industry today.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. WIL activities include simulations and projects using industry technology, equipment and processes.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for MC234P25 Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network):
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds and a critical appreciation of trends in contemporary practice, sustainability, research and innovation in the engineering discipline.
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Demonstrate expert specialised knowledge and analysis of network access systems including GPON, HFC, VDSL2, 4G LTE, Satellite, Wi-Fi and the operation and management of these systems.
CLO2 Demonstrate advanced design and expert understanding of network access systems for fixed and wireless applications.
CLO3 Evaluate critically, analyse and optimise throughput over the digital local loop by applying the common processes and techniques.
CLO4 Evaluate critically, analyse and optimise the application of intelligent control mechanisms using network services
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities in this course are:
- Workshops: Technical material will be addressed in Workshops. Specific reading will be assigned each week for preparation for the following week. Attendance at workshops is compulsory as there will assessment tasks carried out during the workshop sessions.
- Assignment: Designed to allow you to explore aspects of the subject in depth. The assignment is assessed to determine a grade.
- Supervised Laboratories: Technical skills and understanding will be addressed in supervised laboratories. You should review lecture material and assigned reading in preparation for laboratories. Attendance at the laboratory sessions is compulsory. Laboratories are assessed to determine a grade.
- Unsupervised Laboratories: Provide the opportunity to develop and reinforce the understanding and skills you are attempting to acquire.
- On-call Consultation: To assist understanding and provide opportunity for two-way feedback.
- Problem Sheets: To assist you in testing your understanding. Problem sheets are not assessed.
- Final Assessment: Summative assessment designed primarily to determine a grade.
Overview of Learning Resources
The course learning resources include material that will be utilised in workshops and laboratories. You will be able to access the learning material online and to prepare for sessions by reading the learning material and by carrying out research using the RMIT library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Workshop activities, 25% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Lab activities, 25% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Project, 35% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Final Assessment, 15% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.