TEC3742

Computer science 4

(ENG)

F Crusca

4 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Data communications. Asynchronous and synchronous transmission. Data link control; data flow control; error control. Multiplexing. Data communication networking. Local networks, local network technology; the star, bus and ring topology; access control protocols; ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI networks. Computer communications architecture: protocols and architecture. Network access protocols. Bridges and routers. Internetworking.

Assessment: Examination: 70% + Assignments: 30%