300538 (v.2) Data Communications and Network Management 203

Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    12713 (v.2) Software Engineering 204 or any previous version
    OR
    305734 (v.1) Real-Time Operating Systems 204 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to data and communication networks, network architectures, protocol hierarchies, OSI Reference Model, network management, SNMP and ISO standards.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an understanding of network architecture and management through a focus on two specific areas of study - the theoretical analysis of networks and the practical administration of data communications systems.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Keiser, G., 2002, 'Local Area Networks', 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Text problems 10%. CCNA 1 Final result 20%. CCNA 2 Final result 20%. Final Written Exam 50%

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y	Y