CFR3313

Data Communications

(IT)

K O0Yang

6 points + 4 hours per week + Peninsula + Prerequisites: CFR1124 and CFR1125 or equivalent of the two subjects + Prohibitions:BUS2062, CFR2001, COT2001, CSC3182, GCO3812, RDT3662

Synopsis: Data communications networks and open systems standards, the electrical interface, data transmission technologies, data link control protocols, local area networks, wide area networks, internetworking basics, emerging broadband networks, transport control mechanisms, applications support protocols and applications specific protocols.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 50% + Practical assignments: 50%