Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ITS 4290 - Communication Network Analysis and Design


The study and use of methodology for analysis, specification, and design of communication networks. Extensive application case studies derive requirements from statistical traffic characterization and modeling of voice, data, and video sources. Networks designed include fiber optics, wireless, Ethernet, SONET/TDM, and IP packet technologies.

Requisites: ITS 3110 or 330
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Reinforced knowledge of IP address architecture design including IPv4 subnetworks.
  • Reinforced knowledge of current networking technologies used in LAN and WAN settings.
  • Reinforced knowledge of performance characteristics of voice, data, video, and multimedia traffic.
  • Working knowledge of link budget calculations for wireless and fiber networks.
  • Working knowledge of structured methodology for network design based on functional requirements.


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