SIT202 - Computer Networks
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, X) |
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| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Goscinski, J Rough (Trimester 3, 09/10) |
| Prerequisite: | 3 SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-) or 2 SIT coded units and MSC228 (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-) |
| Corequisite: | SIT010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEE312 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 2 hour tutorial/practical per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit covers networks and their goals; services provided to end-to-end users; network architectures; the Internet protocol stack and the ISO/OSI reference model; the role of client - server model; communication at the application layer; end-to-end communication; the transport layer; selecting a route; the network layer; dealing with errors; the data link layer; transmitting bits on a medium; local area networks, in particular wireless and mobile networks; and communication security and authentication. Students will learn the basic concepts and roles of communication and user-oriented protocols, be able to select a local area network and design simple protocols for a given environment, and be capable of tracking current and future trends in computer networks. Laboratory exercises will allow the student to acquire hands-on experience with networks based on Windows.Assessment
Examination 60%, three assignments (10%, 15%, 15%) 40%