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TELE4028 – Software Defined Networking
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener/ Lecturer
Robert Abbas
Contact via 98501558
44 Waterloo RD Room 124
Fridays 1-2PM
Tutor
Roshan Pokharel
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngElecEng or MEngNetTeleEng
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Software Defined Networking (SDN) will develop Knowledge and Skills on most advanced concepts and technologies to automate network configuration and management on big scale which will improve Network efficiency and reduce the cost of implementation and operation that can be achieved by utilizing SDN concept of network control, virtualization, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and cloud computing. This unit introduces Network programmability, Virtual Machine, Virtualization, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and cloud computing the basic concepts and techniques of SDN and SDN architectures, data and control planes, SDN switches, virtualization, controller platforms, open flow Protocol, open stack, self-optimized networks (SON) , SDN 5G mobile applications and Data centeres, the unit includes practical Networking work. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe SDN enabling technologies such as network programability and applications
- ULO2: Model network virtualization and network function virtualization, concept and applications
- ULO3: Analyse SDN fundamentals, open flow protocol, open stack and SDN potential.
- ULO4: Describe and model NFV -SDN application in Data Centres- Cloud computing architecture.
- ULO5: Apply SDN technology for mobile communication networks and SDN Security
General Assessment Information
Weekly MiNINET Lab Report W1-W5 will be marked for 20%
Group based learning Project Progress, W9: Project progress report 10%
Group based learning Project W13: final Presentation 20%
Unit Final Exam will be marked 50%
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Lab Report | 20% | No | Weekly-W5 |
| Final Exam | 50% | No | W14 |
| Group based learning Project utilization | 30% | No | Week 6 Project proposal +W13 Presentation |
Lab Report
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Weekly-W5
Weighting: 20%
Progress Report W7 & W13
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe SDN enabling technologies such as network programability and applications
- Model network virtualization and network function virtualization, concept and applications
- Analyse SDN fundamentals, open flow protocol, open stack and SDN potential.
- Describe and model NFV -SDN application in Data Centres- Cloud computing architecture.
- Apply SDN technology for mobile communication networks and SDN Security
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: W14
Weighting: 50%
A 2-hour examination held in the final examination period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe SDN enabling technologies such as network programability and applications
- Model network virtualization and network function virtualization, concept and applications
- Analyse SDN fundamentals, open flow protocol, open stack and SDN potential.
- Describe and model NFV -SDN application in Data Centres- Cloud computing architecture.
- Apply SDN technology for mobile communication networks and SDN Security
Group based learning Project utilization
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: Week 6 Project proposal +W13 Presentation
Weighting: 30%
Lab software modelling for SDN concepts and applications in Networking
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse SDN fundamentals, open flow protocol, open stack and SDN potential.
- Describe and model NFV -SDN application in Data Centres- Cloud computing architecture.
- Apply SDN technology for mobile communication networks and SDN Security
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
100% Online software 5G Tool Box
100% Online zoom interactive Real time lectures
Unit Schedule
Fridays :
Lecture 11-1PM
Lab and project 4-6PM
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes from Previous Offering
More SDN Security Focus and more white board case studies
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 17/07/2020 | Time table for Unit schedule has been updated |