GCO5805

Multimedia computing and communication (6 points)

(IT)

Leader: G Lu

Offered:
Gippsland Summer 2003 (OCL)
Hong Kong Summer 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Summer 2003 (OCL)
Thailand Summer 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit covers requirements, research issues and current technology multimedia computing and communications. Contents include: characteristics and requirements of different media types, quality of service issues, MM compression techniques and standards, MM operating system and end system architecture, MM networking and transport protocols, MM information indexing and retrieval, and example MM systems and applications in business.

Assessment: Assignments: 50% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: First and Summer semester