Fall 2007

- Overview of High Speed Optical Networks

National Lambda Rail

Louisiana Optical Network Initiative

Computer Architecture Supporting 10Gbps High Speed Networks

- Network Measurement

Network Characteristics (Bandwidth, Packet loss rate, etc) Measurement

Network Emulation and Simulation

- Protocol Development

Optical Network Control Protocols

Transport Protocols

Grades

- Exams

1 final (1 x 35% = 35%)

- Presentation

Paper Presentation (2 x 20% = 40%)

- Project

1 Project (20%)

- Class points

Interaction in class (5%)

Contents