Postgraduate Course: Operational Research in Telecommunications (MATH11041)
Course Outline
School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
5 |
Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Operational Research |
Course website |
http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk |
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Course description |
Introduction: Telecommunications networks, Networks configurations, Examples of networks.
General network design problems: Formulations (Modelling): Topology problems, Local access, Routing problems, Capacity assignment problems, Survivability problems.
Technology related problems: Wavelength assignment problems, Routing in IP networks, Ring networks, Frequency assignment problems.
Network design problems: Optimization: Local access, Capacity assignment problems, Survivabilty problems. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 4 (Sem 2), Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understanding of real life applications in Telecommunications. |
Assessment Information
Written report on one of the topics presented during the class. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Julian Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5075
Email: J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:19 am
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