GCO3824

Data communications and networks 2

(IT)

G Lu

6 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GCO3812 + Prohibitions: CFR3213, COT3020, CSC3182, RDT3670

Synopsis: The network layer, design issues, routing and congestion control algorithms; the transport layer, design issues, connection management; the application layer, applications including email, WWW and multimedia, security, network management; the Internet. Access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment: Assignments: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%