The course will provide you with an introduction to the key concepts of core/backbone network design and operations, including existing core/backbone network technologies, network dimensioning and optimization, queueing theory, network performance monitoring and management, and next-generation core networks.

In the labs, you will finish your own core network design for a real case and use one simulator to test your design. You will also learn how to use network monitoring software to monitor and manage network performance.

Please note that if you take this?course?for?a?bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this?course?will be one of the?course?marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in?a?bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.