Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Robert Abbas
Contact via 1558
44 Waterloo ,Room 124
Thursdays 2-3 PM
Co_Teacher
Sam Reisenfeld
Contact via 6002
44 Waterloo, Room 135
Thursdays 2-3 PM
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(COMP347 or ELEC345) and COMP229
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
with ELEC828
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Unit description |
Unit description
Software Defined Networking (SDN) will develop Knowledge and Skills on most advanced concepts and technologies to reduce the cost of implementation and operation as well as automation network configuration and management on big scale which will improve Network efficiency, that can be achieved by utilizing SDN concept of network control, virtualization, Network Function ventilation (NFV) and cloud computing.
This unit introduces Network programmability, Virtual Machine, Virtualization, Network Function ventilation (NFV) and cloud computing the basic concepts and techniques of SDN and SDN architectures, data and control planes, SDN switches, virtualization, network operating systems, controller platforms, open flow Protocol, open stack, self-optimized networks (SON) , SDN 4G-5G mobile applications and Data centres, the unit includes practical Networking work.
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Notifications
Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics and due dates will be posted on iLearn. Although all reasonable measures are taken to ensure the information is accurate, The University reserves the right to make changes without notice. Each student is responsible for checking iLearn for changes and updates.
Report and Assignment Submissions
In Class Test solutions will be posted within a week after the the test date. Submissions will not be accepted once the solution is posted.
All reports and assignments must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions will undergo plagiarism checkers using the turnitin software and any work deemed to have 20% or higher similarity score may incur academic penalty. For more details on the policies of academic penalties relating to academic honesty, please refer to the policies and procedures section below.
Submissions are expected to be typed set in a logical layout and sequence. The expected workload includes preparation of final copies and clear diagrams.
Late submissions
Late submissions will not be accepted without prior arrangement made at least one week before the submission date. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Grading and passing requirement for unit
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
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).
Student Responsibilities
Be familiar with University policy, procedures and act in accordance with those policy and procedures.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term.
Student is to perform the required due diligent for their assessment grade and rectify as soon as possible upon finding any errors.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Final Exam | 50% | No | TBA |
SDN LAB | 50% | No | weekly |
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
Standard Final closed book Exam
Due: weekly
Weighting: 50%
MININET & Openstack Software emulation Tasks:
Software defined networking , Network function virtualization, open Virtual switch , Firewall ,…
Weekly assessment 5 marks per week for lab emulation.
The Unit delivery consists of interactive classes, Lectures, Brain storming sessions, PBL. Hands on Lab MINNIT Tools and Openstack Tools and projects It is the responsibility of the students to be active and focused regularly, attend the lectures, study the subject resources, and answer the review questions .Students will Accumulate the knowledge through strategies such as problem-solving, short presentations, discussion or debates. Lab work related to SDN, NFV , open flow, open stack applications is performed by students in groups to encourage collaborative learning.
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:
Undergraduate 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).
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
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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