Monash University Computing & Information Technology handbook 1995

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GCO3812

Data communications

M Hassan

6 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GCO2812 * Prohibitions: BUS2062, CFR2001, COT2001, CSC3182, RDT3662

Introduction to layered approach to communications systems; properties of various transmission media; calculation of channel capacity; modulation techniques and modems; multiplexers and concentrators, public services - circuit and packet switching facilities; error detection methods; local area networks; internetworking. Access to the university's computer systems via modem is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 80% * Two practical assignments: 20%

Prescribed texts

Stallings W F Data and computer communications 4th edn, Macmillan, 1994


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