2009 Course Handbook
ELEC345: Communication Networks
This unit examines the technology used in modern data communication networks including local-area, wide-area, metropolitan and access networks. The focus is on layers 1 and 2 of the OSI reference model. The unit examines commonly used and new networking technologies including Ethernet, wireless networks, optical networks, MPLS, time division multiplexing networks and ADSL networks. The unit examines these technologies from a number of different perspectives including physical layer signalling, medium access control (MAC), link layer protocols, network architecture, connection control, network devices, network performance and quality of service. A practical component gives students skills in using and configuring network equipment.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Rein Vesilo |
| Prerequisites: | 40cp and COMP247(P) |
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| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Physics and Engineering |
Timetable Information
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