GCO3812

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