4521 (v.5) Computer Communications 252


 

Area:Department of Computing
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):1922 (v.6) Software Technology 152 or any previous version
AND
10163 (v.8) Introduction to Programming Environments 152 or any previous version
Syllabus:Introduction to computer communication. Physical layer. Data networks. Link level flow and error control. Network layer and Routing I and II. Transport layer I and II. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). Network performance and modeling and estimation. Application layer.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an introductory understanding of computer communications from the application layer all the way down to the physical layer.
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.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Final examination 70%. Assignment 10%. Test 20%.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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