This subject gives students a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of telecommunication networks designed to carry multiple classes of traffic simultaneously, with the focus being on the provision of services for carrier-class networks. Design and analysis techniques are studied, as well as particular technologies such as ISDN, ATM, SONET, SDH, HFC, ADSL, FTTC, FTTH, PON, GigE, MPLS and IP-VPNs, with the emphasis being on broadband ISDN and its enabling technologies.
Assessment: Quizzes (15 per cent), project (35 per cent), examination (50 per cent).
Spring semester, City campus
2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125