Software Defined Networking (12067.1)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a new network architecture paradigm for designing, provisioning and managing networks. SDN enables intelligent control and management of networks using software applications. SDN separates control plane and data plane resulting in better and simpler optimisation of each plane independently. This unit covers a range of topics including the evolution of traditional networking to SDN, its architectures, programmable control plane and data plane protocols, network functions virtualisation (NFV) concepts, traffic management, security, reliability, scalability and its applications in various networking domains. This unit will use software to create, deploy, manage and secure SDNs. Students will design, program, debug, deploy and test SDN applications and controllers using various SDNs platforms. This unit may be cotaught with XXXXX Software Defined Networking PG.
1. Build a comprehensive theoretical understanding on the evolution of conventional networking to SDN and its impact in solving various networking issues;
2. Demonstrate an understanding on the architecture and operation of SDN, data plane and control plane protocols, traffic management and security issues;
3. Create SDN topologies as well as SDN applications (e.g., switch and firewall);
4. Develop SDN-enabled advanced network engineering capabilities; and
5. Comprehend the integration of SDN and NFV technologies for network automations, and the benefits of integration in reference to specific use cases.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Build a comprehensive theoretical understanding on the evolution of conventional networking to SDN and its impact in solving various networking issues;
2. Demonstrate an understanding on the architecture and operation of SDN, data plane and control plane protocols, traffic management and security issues;
3. Create SDN topologies as well as SDN applications (e.g., switch and firewall);
4. Develop SDN-enabled advanced network engineering capabilities; and
5. Comprehend the integration of SDN and NFV technologies for network automations, and the benefits of integration in reference to specific use cases.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
11485 Introduction to Network EngineeringCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | On-Campus | Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan |
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