GCO3824

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

Leader: I Gondal

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
OS-HKG-CID Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

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 off-campus students.

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

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites: GCO3812