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Curriculum - COMP247 - Data Communciations
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Short Description
New in 2005. This unit introduces basic data-communication concepts, theory and practice within the context of the use of communication networks in organisations. Topics include protocols and standards, including the OSI model, network switching and routing, LAN and WAN topologies, wireless networking, network hardware, such as routers, modems, repeaters, switches and hubs, public telecommunication-based data services, the effect of telecommunications on society, the role of telecommunications within organisations, introduction to security and network management, organisational management of telecommunications, introduction to network design and regulatory frameworks. Practical work includes basic network hardware set-up and protocol performance using network simulation software. Students should note that COMP247 does not count for credit with COMP327 Operating Systems and Networks or COMP341 Computer Networks. Also, from 2006 the department expects to replace COMP341 with a new unit COMP347 Computer Networks that will require a clear pass in COMP247.
Assumed knowledge
- TBA: Prerequisites: 3 cp(P) of 100-level COMP or ISYS units.
Learning outcomes
- TBA
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