ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an understanding of computer networks and data communications. It includes the network technology and standards underlying the applications and the computer network systems that support them. Network design and management, network security, telecommunication systems and the Internet are covered in detail. Students are also presented with the latest trends in data communications and network technologies.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | Session 2 |
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC242
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
ITC108 or ITC161 or ITC180 or ITC181 or ITC182 or COM120 or ITC104
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed subject ITC431
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to define and explain terminologies of data communications and computing networks;
- be able to interpret communication processes of a layered architecture;
- be able to describe and demonstrate data and signal conversions and modulation techniques;
- be able to identify, describe and apply different communication media in different scenarios;
- be able to describe and differentiate between communication types, standards and multiplexing techniques;
- be able to identify and explain error detection and correction using appropriate techniques;
- be able to describe and demonstrate different Internet protocols and services;
- be able to distinguish different network topologies and describe essential elements of network security.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Communication and Network Architecture.
- Data and signals.
- Communication media.
- Effective communication types and standards.
- Error detection and control.
- Computer Networks and Internet.
- Network Security.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.