Data communications
M Hassan
6 points
* First semester Distance
* Prerequisites: GCO2812
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Prohibitions: BUS2062, CFR2204, COT2001, CSC3182, RDT3662
Objectives On completion of this subject, students should have a clearer understanding of various data communications techniques; have gained a good knowledge of various communications devices; and be able to analyse the communications needs of an organisation and design an appropriate communication system.
Synopsis Introduction to layered approach to communications systems; properties of various transmission media; calculation of channel capacity; modulation techniques and modems; multiplexers and concentrators, public services - circuit and packet switching facilities; error detection methods; local area networks; internetworking. Access to the university's computer systems via modem is compulsory for distance education students.
Assessment Two assignments: 20%
* Examination (3 hours): 80%
Prescribed texts
Stallings W Data and computer communications 4th edn, Macmillan, 1994
Recommended texts
Silver G A Data communications for business 3rd edn, Boyd and Fraser, 1994
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