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
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10225 (v.5) Introduction to Programming Environments 502 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 70%. Assignment 10%. Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 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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