Data communications and computer networks
4 points * Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 3-hour laboratory per fortnight * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: As for CSC3010 * Corequisites: As for CSC3030 * Prohibitions: BUS2062, CFR2001, CFR2204, COT2001, COT2004, COT3132, RDT3662
This subject introduces the topics of data communication and networking. Topics include basic concepts and principles of data transmission, major components of data communication systems, communication software, data link controls, introduction to network architecture, open system interconnection model (OSI) and local area networks.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 50% * Practical work and laboratory work: 50%
Recommended texts
Halsall F Data communications, computer networks and OSI 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1992
Stallings W Data and computer communications 3rd edn, Macmillan, 1991