ele4net communication networks
COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
ELE4NET
2019
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, error control, local area networks and wide area networks.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE3CMN or ELE5FCM or Admission into SMTNE or SMELE or LMEM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Data and computer communications | Prescribed | Stallings, W 2011 | 9TH EDN, PRENTICE HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe various layers within network architectures
- Activities:
- Lectures 1 and 2 are on the layered structure of the OSI model and TCP/IP architecture.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Describe serial communication standards and peer-to-peer communications
- Activities:
- Lectures 3, 5, 6 are on data transmission, signal encoding and digital data communication techniques.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
03. Explain fundamental principles and measure performance requirements in protocol and network design
- Activities:
- Lectures 4, 7 are signal encoding and multiplexing. Labs 1 and 2 and Assignments 1 and 2 have tasks about protocol and network design principles and performance requirements.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
04. Explain routing algorithms and important protocols
- Activities:
- Lectures 9,11,12 are on routing techniques and algorithms as well as internet and transport protocols. Assignment 3 requires students to apply different routing algorithms to determine least-cost paths.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
05. Describe various types of WANs and LANs
- Activities:
- Lectures 8, 10 are on circuit and packet switching networks and LAN architecture
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
06. Evaluate and analyse different network topologies and routing configurations
- Activities:
- Labs 3 and 4 requires students to construct and analyse a number of network scenarios with routers.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Max class size increased to 50"
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.
"Max class size increased to 100"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| laboratory work | 20 | 02, 04, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a minimum 40% mark in the examination is mandatory. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Assignments | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |