306689 (v.1) Computer Communications 662

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Area:	Department of Computing
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	5396 (v.7) Software Technology 502 or any previous version AND 10225 (v.5) Introduction to Programming Environments 502 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Network concepts and standards, including OSI and TCP\IP models, ATM, protocol and network modelling. Traffic Management.
Unit Outcomes:	To gain an introductory understanding of computer communications.
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:	Tannenbaum A.S. (1996), Computer Networks, Third Edition, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	Stallings W. (1998) High-Speed Networks: TCP/IP and ATM Design Principles, Prentice Hall; ISBN: 0135259657.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 20%. Final Examination 60%. Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y