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Simulation of Networks

Unit Code: HET717




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester or equivalent

48 Hours

Hawthorn

HET755 Introduction to Network Programming  Some background in basic probability theory is expected (probability distributions, mean, variance, correlation), and an ability to program using a general purpose programming language.

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Science (Network Systems), Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems), and Master of Science (Network Systems).

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Aims & Objectives:

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to develop simulation models for the purpose of understanding network behaviour.

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Teaching Methods:

Lectures (12 hrs), Tutorials (12 hrs) and Tutorial (Labs) (24 hrs)

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Assessment:

Project/Assignment

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Content:

  • Random number genetators
  • Poisson, exponential and normal distribustions
  • Stochastic and deterministic systems
  • Queues
  • Verification and validation of simulation models

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References:

The Network Simulator: ns-2, http://www.isi.edu/nsam/ns/ Nam: Network Animator, http://www.isi.edu/nsnam/nam/ Ripley, BD, Stochastic Simulation, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
 
Law, AM & Kelton, WD, Simulation Modelling and Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1991.
Leon-Gracia, A, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering, 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1994.

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