LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the students are able to measure and analyze basic properties of network traffic and draw conclusions on the results. They obtain skills to apply and evaluate statistical methods in processing, analyzing and presenting the measurement data. Students are able to plan an advanced measurement plan and execute it as part of a group. Students gain understanding of the technical and legal issues related to network measurements and become familiar with the related methods and software tools.
Credits: 10
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 03.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markus Peuhkuri
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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This course introduces different ways of measuring Internet traffic and provides an overview on tools that can be utilized to analyze the results. Course topics include packet, flow and routing related measurements and their analysis. Also related technical and legal issues are covered. Exercises include measurement data processing and analysis using statistical/mathematical software. In the assignment, data traffic measurements are performed, analysed and reported.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Compulsory: Assignment(s), exercises.
Workload
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Contact teaching
Laboratory and field measurements
Independent learning (incl. assignment)
DETAILS
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IV