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ELEC345: Communication Networks
This unit examines the technology used in modern data communication networks including local-area, wide-area, metropolitan and access networks. The focus is on layers 1 and 2 of the OSI reference model. The unit examines commonly used and new networking technologies including Ethernet, wireless networks, optical networks, MPLS, time-division multiplexing networks and ADSL networks. The unit examines these technologies from a number of different perspectives including physical-layer signalling, medium access control (MAC), link-layer protocols, network architecture, connection control, network devices, network performance and quality of service. A practical component gives students skills in using and configuring network equipment.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Rein Vesilo |
| Prerequisites: |
42cp and COMP247(P) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Electronic Engineering |
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