Course Catalog 2012-2013
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Course Catalog 2012-2013

TLT-2707 Network Simulation Techniques, 3-6 cr

Additional information

This course provides basic knowledge about network simulation techniques and particular implementation of modern simulation software. A special attention is paid to discrete-event simulations.
Suitable for postgraduate studies

Person responsible

Dmitri Moltchanov

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Assignment
 2 h/week
 20 h/per
+2 h/week
+20 h/per


 


 


 
TLT-2707 2012-01 Monday 16 - 18, TB223

Requirements

Successful pass of examination is required to complete the course.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning

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Learning outcomes

- get familiar with discrete-event simulations - get basic knowledge of data collection techniques - get knowledge of various advanced techniques for discrete-event simulations

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Probability refresher - Introduction - Probability theory - Stochastic processes - Statistics     
2. Network simulation - Introduction to simulations - Random numbers generators and associated tests - Collection of data and analysis of results - Variance reduction techniques - Discrete-event simulations - Design of discrete-event simulations - Network simulation packages: ns2 and OPNET - Special topics in simulations     

Evaluation criteria for the course

This course is assessed based on the following: - examination - assignments

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Partial passing:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
TLT-2316 Computer Networking I Mandatory    
TLT-2336 Computer Networking II Advisable    

Additional information about prerequisites
Equivalent courses for international students

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Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
TLT-2707 Network Simulation Techniques, 3-6 cr ELT-53506 Seminars Course on Networking, 3-6 cr  
TLT-2707 Network Simulation Techniques, 3-6 cr TLT-2706 Traffic Modeling and Network Simulation Techniques, 6 cr  

More precise information per implementation

Implementation Description Methods of instruction Implementation
TLT-2707 2012-01        

Last modified14.08.2012