GCO7834

Data communications

M Hassan

6 points
* First semester
* 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

Tanenbaum A Computer networks 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1996