Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing

• • 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

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

• RMI-CPT110-Introduction to Information Technology
• RMI-CPT120-Introduction to Programming

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)

This subject 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 subject 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.

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