OPNET Software for Teaching and Research at Rowan University
OPNET Software for Teaching and Research at Rowan University
OPNET Software for Teaching and Research at Rowan University
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Using <strong>OPNET</strong> In Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
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Appropri<strong>at</strong>e <strong>for</strong> undergradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>and</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e networking courses<br />
Plan <strong>for</strong> introducing <strong>OPNET</strong> in the classroom:<br />
1. Introduction to modeling <strong>and</strong> simul<strong>at</strong>ion with <strong>OPNET</strong><br />
o Topics: Wh<strong>at</strong> is modeling <strong>and</strong> simul<strong>at</strong>ion? Why is it needed? Overview of <strong>OPNET</strong><br />
architecture <strong>and</strong> file structure.<br />
o Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 lecture.<br />
2. Using <strong>OPNET</strong> <strong>Software</strong><br />
o Topics: working with scenarios <strong>and</strong> projects, cre<strong>at</strong>ing network topology,<br />
developing <strong>and</strong> deploying network applic<strong>at</strong>ions, configuring individual network<br />
technologies, configuring <strong>and</strong> executing simul<strong>at</strong>ion model, <strong>and</strong> collecting <strong>and</strong><br />
interpreting the simul<strong>at</strong>ion results.<br />
o Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 2 lectures<br />
3. Advanced Topics:<br />
o Topics: coincide with m<strong>at</strong>erial covered in class<br />
o Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: as needed, ½ or ¼ of the lecture period.<br />
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