Science, Engineering and Technology

KXT207

2010  KXT207  Computer Networks

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   KXT307

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXT207 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides students with an understanding of wired and wireless computer networks and digital communications. Instructs students in the various ways data may be transmitted through various media, and in particular with the various methods for encoding data digitally for transmission. Informs students about procedures and protocols under which data communication is organised and managed, about the interfacing and control of data links and about the various standards which are widely accepted as a basis for data communications. Also, the unit will look at key industry architectures and advanced technologies. Students will be given some practice in installing, operating, and managing networked computer systems.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2 in-semester assignments (30% total), one 3-hour final examination (70%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

1 x 2hr lecture and 1x 2hr tutorial per week.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	KXT101 or KXG161
Prereq	KXT103
M.Excl	KXA356

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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