| Unit name | Optical Networks |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM0003 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. George Kanellos |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The objective of this course is to gain an understanding of the technologies and principles involved in the design and construction of a modern optical networks. This unit starts with an introduction to the networks requirements of telecommunication operators to support current, emerging and future Internet applications. Following this introduction, various optical networking technologies and optical network design principles addressing these requirements are introduced. This unit will focus on existing and state-of-the-art as well as emerging and future optical network technologies including Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) network, Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) network , Optical frequency division multiplexed network and optical sub-wavelength switched network. The course will also address optical node design, optical network control and management, Ethernet and IP over Optical Layer for aforementioned transport technologies.
On successful completion of this unit, the students will have a comprehensive understanding of the key issues and building blocks of modern optical networks including:
1. Explain and discuss issues associated with optical transport network to address requirements of emerging and future internet applications
2. Describe feature of WDM, OTDM, SDH/SONET, OTN , optical OFDM and sub-wavelength switched networks and their design principles including switching and transceiver
3. Identify the issues associated with transporting Internet data over various optical transport technologies
4. Identify control and management requirements for modern optical networks
5. Explain principle of GMPLS control plane technologies and identify its application to modern optical network
6. Describe routing and wavelength assignment process in optical network and identify its challenges
7. Compare the main features of WDM, optical OFDM, TDM and optical sub-wavelength switched networks
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
All ILOs will be assessed by a single exam.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
