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Communication Networks - ELEC645

This unit develops core knowledge and understanding in telecommunications engineering examining the technology, concepts and general principles used in modern data communication networks. The focus is on layers 1 and 2 of the OSI reference model spanning local-area, wide-area, metropolitan and access networks and includes Ethernet, wireless networks, optical networks, time-division multiplexing networks and cellular networks. The unit examines these technologies from a number of different perspectives including physical-layer communications, medium access control (MAC), link-layer, network structure, devices, modelling, performance analysis and quality of service. A practical component gives students skills in using and configuring network equipment and modelling and analysis tools.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Dr Philip Whiting
Prerequisites:

Admission to MEng  Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ELEC345
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Engineering

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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