Computer networks
J Breen
6 points * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: RDT6800 or equivalent
The ISO standards for open systems interconnection: the concept of a layered communications model, the ISO reference model, introduction to layers 5 and 6 and CASE (ASCE, ROSE, reliable transfer elements). Overview of transport-layer function and protocols. Interconnection strategies with OSI, the IONL document, ISO IP. Internet protocols (TCP/IP): network layer (IP, ICMP), transport layer (TCP and UDP), gateway and routing protocols (ARP, RARP, GGP, EGP, RIP). Communications applications: internet (TCP/UDP) applications (eg Telnet, FTP, NFS), OSI applications (eg FTAM, X.400).
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 50% * Written assignments (2 at 25%): 50%
Recommended texts
Dickson G and Lloyd A Open systems interconnection Prentice-Hall, 1991
Halsall F Data communications, computer networks and open systems 3rd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1992
Rose M T The open book Prentice-Hall, 1991