433-353 Networks & Communications

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Computer Science 433-252, 433-253, and 433-254; and (Electrical Engineering 431-204 or Computer Science 433-251) (from 2000: Electrical Engineering 431-102)

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is for students: to develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of data communication and in particular, the techniques that are used to achieve the reliable transfer of data between two devices connected by means of a direct data path; to be familiar with the mode of operation and the various interface standards and protocols associated with the different types of data network that are used for computer to computer communication; and to be familiar with the range of international standard protocols to achieve open systems interconnection in various application environments.

Topics covered include: Communication hardware; network topology; local area and long-haul networks; OSI model and alternatives; error control, integrity, security.

Assessment

Project work (expected to take about 36 hours) during semester; and one written examination (not exceeding three hours) at the end of the semester. The project work must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be advised at the commencement of the subject.