ECE/CSC 777
Telecommunications Network Design
Fall 2013, Section 001
Rudra Dutta
Course Objectives
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Study the problem of designing circuit networks
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Specific scope: other equally pertinent topics
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Analytical models
Control mechanisms - typical
Resource optimization
Virtual circuit or context formation, switch design, …
Assume general networking knowledge
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Various types of networking arenas, common
protocols
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Background
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Assume general networking knowledge
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General programming ability
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Various types of networking arenas, common
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Comfortable with C/C++ or other high-level
Able to pick up other programming environments
Familiar with Unity / VCL
Self-guided study
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Achieve stated learning objectives by setting and
performing your own course of study
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Background…
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Introductions
570 or equivalent
Degree program – stage
Other courses – before and now
700-level courses
579, 779, or equivalent
Programming
Simulation
CPLEX
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Instructional Mode
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Initial lectures by instructor (may be interspersed)
 Homework assignments (short-fuse) on material
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Individual study (long-term – but variable)
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Mostly programming / simulation, some math or descriptive
Perform deeper study of specific topics in scope
Create tutorial, make presentation in class (full period)
Submit report, slides, any notes
Scope of individual study
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Not research – tutorial (different bar)
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Drop early if at all
Performance study may form part
Consult instructor to see if scope is appropriate
Final test (one week)
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Mix of descriptive and application
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Grading
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Work Products
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Homeworks (40%)
Individual Study (30%)
Final Test (30%)
Attendance is required
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Class participation is essential
Sign-up sheet – ask if you came in late
Absence may incur grade penalty
University-excused absences are acceptable
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Discuss all cases with instructor
Generally, grading expected to be lenient
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Yours to lose
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Administration and Communication
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WolfWare website
 WolfWare Message board
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Not instantaneous, but regular
Primary means of communicating with instructor
Archived after each major work product
Office hours
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In person
Email …
 WolfWare submit, GradeBook
 Course workspace lockers
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Support
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Teaching Assistants – none !
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Grader may be available for some assignments
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Unity / VCL computing help
 Yourself.
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Class mailing list is open to all
Messageboard is available for discussions
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