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Teaching with OPNET Modeler The Information Systems Department of VCU offers both undergraduate and graduate courses on Computer Networks. OPNET Modeler is mainly used as a learning tool, to help students better understand the design and performance issues associated with different network configurations. Modeler provides an environment where topologies, equipment, protocols, and applications can be easily modified to reflect a multitude of real-life situations. Presently, the labs involve only the models provided with Modeler 8.0, sometimes with minor modifications. They are included in the following courses: Info 370 - Fundamentals of Data Communications: Introduction and overview of computer networks and data communications. Provides an understanding of the underlying concepts of computer networking. Emphasis is placed on terminology, techniques and basic issues in networking systems. Info 472 - LAN Administration: Reviews the various types of Local Area Network (LAN) technology, with a strong emphasis on their underlying protocols. This conceptual basis is complemented with a hands-on introduction to LAN administration using some of the most commonly deployed network operating systems (NOS) nowadays. Info 474 - Internetworking And TCP/IP: In-depth discussion of the TCP/IP protocol suite and its application to internetworking. Other topics include security and application protocols. Info 620 - Data Communications: This graduate course provides a comprehensive introduction to the technology of data communications and its range of modern business applications with emphasis on those aspects and issues of concern to both technical and business management. It focuses on the basic infrastructure that supports current client-server systems. A Network Design graduate course will be offered in the near future. Students enrolled in it will be required to learn modeling techniques and use OPNET Modeler to simulate and test complex networks. |
