FIT9020 - Data communications

Leader(s): Associate Professor Andrew Paplinski

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit will introduce students to fundamentals of data and computer communications method and techniques. It covers: ISO and TCP/IP layered protocols; physical layer concepts: data transmission methods, signal encoding and digital data communication techniques; data link control protocol, multiplexing methods; WAN and LAN networking fundamentals; internetworking and transport protocols.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Understand layered ISO and TCP/IP protocols
2. Have knowledge of data transmission technology, signal encoding techniques and data link control protocols
3. Understand multiplexing methods and technologies
4. Understand the functions and architectures of LAN and WAN.

Assessment

Assignments: 40%; Exam (3hrs): 60%

Contact hours

2 hours of lectures/week, 2 hours of tutorials and laboratories/week

Prerequisites

FIT9018

Prohibitions

CSE9801, BUS3150, CSE2318, CSE3318, FIT1005

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit9020/