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Introduction to Data Communications (ICT103)

Points: 

3

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit aims to provide an understanding of the basic principles of data communications, the technological infrastructure underlying networks and their role in information technology. This unit, in conjunction with Principles of Data Communications, delivers the Cisco CCNA Certification curriculum. The networking architectures of TCP/IP and OSI are studied as an introduction to the theory of networking. Extensive practical exercises using internetworking devices such as switches and routers, provide the student with LAN design and implementation skills.

Contact time: 

Lectures and practice sessions: up to 4 hours per week.

Prerequisites: 

Nil.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Exclusions: 

Students who have successfully completed C246/ICT246 Local Area Network Design and Implementation may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Used in these Courses: 

Business Information Systems (BSc)
Computer Science (BSc)
Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management (BSc)
Games Technology (BSc)
Internet Software Development (BSc)
Internetworking and Security (BSc)

Used in these Minors: 

Advanced Networking
Computer Technology
Fundamentals of Networking
Network Security