Undergraduate RMI-CPT250-2018

Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing

Learn how people, devices, information and services are continuously connected by an evolving data communications network. Gain critical analysis talent, uncover data communication methods, and reveal the drivers for adopting alternative technologies.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.89

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to:

explain the basic concepts of data communication
demonstrate knowledge of higher level aspects of data communications and network technology, details of the underlying mechanisms, principles, reference models, protocols, error handling, appropriate for the development of software applications in a networked environment
design computer programs that are aware of basic aspects of networking
describe emerging networking technologies
analyse communications systems that use the TCP/IP protocol suite and the abstract 7-layer OSI reference model
apply knowledge of data communications concepts to solve problems involving data communications flow control and error control methods
apply mathematical/analytic skills to basic performance evaluation, utilization, throughput and delay.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Data Communications and Networking
- Data and signal transmission
- Signal Encoding Techniques
- Error Detection and Correction
- Data Link Control
- Multiplexing
- Medium Access control
- Wide Area Networks
- Internet and Transport Protocols
- Routing
- Internet Applications
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Simulations

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions / recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Description

This degree aims to provide a broad introduction to the fundamentals of data communication and network technology. The emphasis is on higher aspects of data communication from the perspective of computer scientists and information technologists; the degree covers the underlying mechanisms and their characteristics that need to be considered by communicating application software.

Topics include:

principles and reference models of data communication
basic operation of communication systems
protocols and error handling, and applications in networked environments.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (30%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate RMI-CPT-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Information Technology

3 available majors

Foundation Subjects
Core Subjects - Level 1
Core Subjects - Level 2