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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| COMPUTER ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | CENG511 |
| Name | Software Defined Networking |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEDAT BİLGİLİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of Software Defined Networking, its differences from traditional network architectures, and the concept of centralized network control. The course covers SDN architecture, separation of control and data planes, OpenFlow protocol, SDN controllers, network programmability, virtualized network structures, and SDN security.
Course Content
Software Defined Networking concepts and architecture, comparison with traditional networks, separation of control and data planes, OpenFlow protocol, SDN controllers, network programmability, Northbound and Southbound APIs, Mininet environment, virtual network topologies, traffic management, network automation, SDN security, NFV, and integration with cloud networks.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
1. Thomas D. Nadeau, Ken Gray, SDN: Software Defined Networks, O’Reilly, 2013 2. Paul Goransson, Chuck Black, Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach, Morgan Kaufmann, 2014
Notes
1. OpenFlow Specification documents 2. Mininet documentation 3. ONOS / OpenDaylight SDN controller sources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the working principles of the OpenFlow protocol |
| LO02 | Analyzes the role of SDN controllers in network management |
| LO03 | Models virtual network topologies at a basic level |
| LO04 | Evaluates SDN security and network programmability concepts |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, it has an advanced level of knowledge and understanding that provides the basis for original studies in the field of Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By reaching scientific knowledge in the field of engineering, he/she reaches the knowledge in depth and depth, evaluates, interprets and applies the information. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the new and developing practices of his / her profession and examining and learning when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and applies analytical, modeling and experimental based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and / or original ideas and methods, develops innovative solutions in system, part or process design. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the skills of learning. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of new and emerging applications of Computer Engineering examines and learns them if necessary. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transmits the processes and results of their studies in written or oral form in the national and international environments outside or outside the field of Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods and their limitations in Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level interactively with computer software required by Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Introduction to Software Defined Networking | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Comparison of Traditional Networks and SDN | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | SDN Architecture: Control Plane and Data Plane | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | OpenFlow Protocol | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | SDN Switch Architecture and Flow Tables | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | SDN Controllers | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Northbound and Southbound APIs | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Virtual Network Topologies with Mininet | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Network Programmability and Automation | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Traffic Management and Load Balancing | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | SDN Security and Threats | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Relationship Between NFV and SDN | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | SDN and Cloud Networking | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Applications / Case Studies | Read the relevant section of the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||