2009 Course Handbook
COMP247: Data Communications
This unit introduces basic data-communication concepts, theory and practice within the context of the use of communication networks in organisations. Topics include protocols and standards, including the OSI model, network switching and routing, LAN and WAN topologies, wireless networking, network hardware, such as routers, modems, repeaters, switches and hubs, public telecommunication-based data services, the effect of telecommunications on society, the role of telecommunications within organisations, introduction to security and network management, organisational management of telecommunications, introduction to network design and regulatory frameworks. Practical work includes basic network hardware set-up and protocol performance using network simulation software.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Computing Staff |
| Prerequisites: | 3cp(P) in 100-level COMP or 100-level ISYS units |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | COMP327, COMP341, ITEC102 |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Computing |
Timetable Information
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