Area: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11341 (v.4) Stochastic Processes for Telecommunications Systems 601 or any previous version
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307638 (v.1) Networking Theory and Fundamentals 601 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to data and computer communication networks. Network architectures, protocol, hierarchies, OSI reference model. Point to point protocols and links, error detection, Automatic repeat request (ARQ) strategies. The network layer, multi access networks, local and metropolitan area networks (LANs and MANs), Queuing theory, performance modelling of data networks. Selected topics from: Introduction to Switching Systems; blocking; topology; multistage space switches; synchronous digital transfer mode; time-division switching and switch architectures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Understand the basic concepts and terminology for telecommunication networks. Understand the concepts of layered network architectures. Understand the use of delay models in performance of data networks. Compare and Contrast multiple-access protocols and their performance. Analyze and design error, routing and flow control strategies for networks. Understand the basics of switch architectures. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Hullett. J. (1998). Data Communications and Networking 304. Perth, WA. Curtin University of Technology. Budrikis. Z.L. (1999). Switching Systems. 2nd ed. Perth, WA. Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester examination 50%, Laboratory/Test/Assignment 50%. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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