Subject

Optical networks

Course Title

Optical networks
Optical networks

Code

F23L3W145

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

7 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Miroslav Mirchev

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Computer Networks or Computer Networks and Security

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

The student will acquire basic knowledge of the design, control, and management of optical networks using modern networking technologies, as well as some current developments in the field.

11.

Course content

Lectures:
1. Introduction
2. Пропагација на сигнали низ оптички влакна
3. Оптички компоненти и модулација
4. Клиенти на оптичкиот слој (SONET/SDH, OTN)
5. WDM мрежни елементи
6. Контрола и управување со оптички мрежи
7. Робустност на оптички мрежи
8. Дизајн на WDM мрежи
9. Динамичко рутирање и алокација на спектар
10. Пристапни оптички мрежи
11. Пакетно свичување
12. Различни аспекти во примери на реални оптички мрежи

Practical Classes:
1. Introduction
2. Пропагација на сигнали низ оптички влакна
3. Оптички компоненти и модулација
4. Клиенти на оптичкиот слој (SONET/SDH, OTN)
5. WDM мрежни елементи
6. Контрола и управување со оптички мрежи
7. Робустност на оптички мрежи
8. Дизајн на WDM мрежи
9. Динамичко рутирање и алокација на спектар
10. Пристапни оптички мрежи
11. Пакетно свичување
12. Различни аспекти во примери на реални оптички мрежи

12.

Learning methods

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

13.

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

16.

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)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

completed activities 15.1 and 15.2

20.

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 1. Rajiv Ramaswami,‎ Kumar Sivarajan,‎ Galen Sasaki \| Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective, 3rd Edition \| Morgan Kaufmann \| 2009
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year