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Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing

Undergraduate | RMI-CPT250 | 2020

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    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)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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