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ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals , OR
ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A
 
Description:
In this unit, students will gain an understanding of the physical and logical elements of data communication and computer networks. Communication aspects of transmission media are introduced along with an overview of the ISO Open System Interconnect reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. The unit provides an in-depth coverage of wired and wireless data networks and emphasises performance comparisons between different protocol implementations in both wired and wireless communication networks.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y96Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
C48Bachelor of Engineering (Civil&Environmental)
K53Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
E66Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
K03Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Bachelor of Computer Science
K54Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power)
G98Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications)
G93Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation)
K52Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
G69Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
K06Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
U78Bachelor of Technology (Electronic and Computer Systems)
MABUSNComputer Systems Major
MABUSQElectrical Power Major
MABUSLElectronics and Communications Major
MIENGCEngineering (Computer Systems) Minor
MABUSMInstrumentation Control and Automation Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014