ITC431 Computer Networks (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. Underlying technologies for network design and management, network security, telecommunication systems are covered. 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 | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC431
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed subject ITC242
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to define and explain terminology of data communications and computing networks;
- be able to investigate communication processes inlayered architectures;
- be able to describe and demonstrate data and signal conversion and illustrate modulation techniques;
- be able to identify, describe and apply different communication media for complex scenarios;
- be able to describe and differentiate between communication types, standards and multiplexing techniques and justify their use;
- be able to explain and compute error detection and correction using appropriate techniques;
- be able to describe and demonstrate different Internet protocols and services;
- be able to contrast and compare different network topologies and describe 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.