ele4net communication networks
COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
ELE4NET
2020
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.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Data and computer communications
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorStallings, W
Year2011
Edition/Volume9TH EDN
PublisherPRENTICE HALL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory work | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 2-hour examinationHurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, a minimum 40% mark in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignments | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |