COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

ELE4NET

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students study network architecture (the OSI 7 layer model and TCP/IP protocol architecture), serial communication standards, termination of signal lines, the data link layer (HDLC and LAPB), the network or packet layer in X.25, routing techniques in computer communication networks, least cost algorithms for routing, flow control, local area networks and wide area networks.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Song Wang

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ELE3CMN or ELE5FCM or Admission into SMTNE or SMELE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsData and computer communicationsPrescribedStallings, W 20119TH EDN, PRENTICE HALL

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Song Wang

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
laboratory reports (1 x 4 hours and 3 x 2 hours)20
one 2-hour examination60
three assignmentsIn order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work.20