Subject description
Topics covered in this subject include: basics of data communications and fundamentals of computer networks; layered protocols; error correction techniques; network types and topologies; local area networks; wide area networks; packet switching; internet and transport protocols; and internet applications.
Equivalence
ECTE364 - Data Communications
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture; 1 hr tutorial per week plus 3 hr practical per fortnight
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of data communications and computer networks.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of flow control and error correction coding.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of data communications at each layer of the protocol stack.
4.
Analyse the performance of communication protocols.
5.
Describe the techniques used to implement real computer networks (including addressing, routing and internetworking).
6.
Demonstrate appropriate practical and problem solving skills.
7.
Write reports on exercises undertaken.
Assessment details
Quiz 1 multiple choice
Quiz 2 short answer questions
Quiz 3 multiple choice and short answer questions
Tutorials written answers to short questions
Lab progress
End of session examination
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.