GSE4803

Computer systems and networks

(ENG)

K Spriggs

6 points + 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours, 26 hours tutorial (on-campus) + 12*13 hours private study (distance) + Second semester + Gippsland/distance + Prerequisite: 36 credit points at the 3rd level of the Mechatronics course, including GSE3701

Synopsis: Data communications theme focuses on: communications theory for data transmission and characteristics of transmission media; WAN and LAN technology and network models including the OSI standard; and communications protocols especially TCP/IP. Software engineering theme concentrates on: basic Internet programming via HTML and CGI; Windows Internet programming via pre-defined objects and Active-X forms; platform independent Internet programming via Java applets and applications. Server theme introduces: access and account issues; firewalls and security; database access, engines and middleware.

Assessment: Oral presentation: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + Laboratory-based assignments: 40%