Data communications and networks
Dr H Selvaraj
6 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GCO2812 * 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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