Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE CCE4004

 
TITLE Computer Networks 2

 
UM LEVEL 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Communications and Computer Engineering

 
DESCRIPTION Detailed Syllabus

- Wide Area Networks
- Point-to-Point Protocols: ASCII data link control, HDLC, X21
- Frame Replay - framing, packet control and error recovery
- Transport layer architectures and cirucits. Routing algorithms. Delay analysis and polling techniques
- Session Layer: Ene-to-end transmission using various protocols such as TEP/IP, X-25, ATM, X-400

Textbooks

- Halsall, Data communications, Computer Networks, and open systems, 4th edition Addison Wesley.
- Stallings W., Data & Computer Communications, 5th edition. Prentice Hall.

 
RULES/CONDITIONS Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU ARE ADVISED TO TAKE CCE3002

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Practical

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment No 10%
Examination Yes 90%

 
LECTURER/S Reuben Farrugia

 

 
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