Subject

Measurement and analysis of internet traffic

Course Title

Measurement and analysis of internet traffic
Measurements and analysis of Internet traffic

Code

F18L3S125

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

6 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Probability and Statistics or Fundamentals of Information Theory or Business Statistics

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Course Objectives (Competencies): For an engineer working with network technologies, it is beneficial to have knowledge of measuring, analyzing, and modeling internet traffic in order to design networks more effectively and to better utilize their performance. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of communication traffic engineering, as well as various techniques for the analysis, measurement, characterization, classification, and prediction of Internet traffic.

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Course content

Introduction. Modeling traffic processes and intervals. Lossy communication systems. Dimensioning communication networks. Delayed data communications. Distributed measurement of Internet traffic. Analysis and visualization of Internet traffic. Network tomography and traffic estimation. Characterization and prediction of Internet traffic. Statistical classification of traffic. Instability detection and routing optimization.

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper, and learning in an electronic environment (forums, consultations).

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.1 and 15.2 completed

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year