Data communications and computer networks
4 points * Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 3-hour laboratory per fortnight * Clayton * Prerequisites: As for CSC3010 * Corequisites: As for CSC3030 * Prohibitions: Unacceptable combination with RDT3522, COT3132, BUS2062, RDT2841
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
Examinations (2 hours) * Practical work and laboratory work
Recommended texts
Halsall F Data communications, computer networks and OSI 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1992
Stallings W Data and computer communications 3rd edn, Maxwell Macmillan, 1991