CPE4002

Data communications and Internetworks ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: A Khan

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of how data is communicated between entities and the issues involved in building networked applications. Topics to be covedred include OSI reference model layers, protocols and services, data transmission basics, interface standards, network topologies, data link protocols, message routing, LANs, WAN, TCP/IP suite, network programming paradigms and corresponding application programming interfaces, detailed study of common network applications (eg, email, news, FTP, Web), network management, current and future developments in network hardware and protocols.

Objectives: This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of how data is communicated between entities and the issues involved in building networked applications. Topics to be covedred include OSI reference model layers, protocols and services, data transmission basics, interface standards, network topologies, data link protocols, message routing, LANs, WAN, TCP/IP suite, network programming paradigms and corresponding application programming interfaces, detailed study of common network applications (eg, email, news, FTP, Web), network management, current and future developments in network hardware and protocols.

Assessment: Project: 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites: An undergraduate qualification in computing or closely related discipline is required.

Prohibitions: CSE4881, CSE4882