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Module Title |
Data Communications & Network 1
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Module Code |
EE224
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School |
School of Electronic Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Gabriel-Miro Muntean | Office Number | S326 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The overall aim is to familiarize the student with the operation and implementation of the data communications systems used to exchange information between computer systems.In particular the course aims:• to provide a good understanding of the electrical characteristics of digital signals and the basic methods of data transmission.• to introduce the concept of communication protocols and give an overview of Data Communication Standards.• to give an introduction to the area of computer networks, with emphasis on the range of communication protocols utilized.
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Learning Outcomes
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Familiarity with the Electrical Interface and the basics of digital data transmission.An appreciation of the need for Data Communication standards and the importance of the ISO 7-layer reference model.A broad knowledge of the protocols used in various types of computer networks.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Week 1 Data Communication StandardsWeek 2-3 Physical Aspects - Transmission Media, Attenuation and Distortion Sources, SignalTypes, Public Carrier Circuits, Physical interface standards, Transmission Basics,Error Detection Methods, Data CompressionWeek 4&5 Data Link Layer and Go-Back-N retransmission techniquesWeek 6&7 Local Area Networks - Ethernet and Token RingWeek 8&9 LAN Interconnection - RoutingWeek 10&11 The Network layer - Inter networkingWeek 12 ReviewData Transmission & Low Level Protocols:Electrical Interface: Transmission media, signal types, physical layer interface.Data Transmission: Asynchronous and Synchronous, error detection, data compression, transmission control circuits and devices.(Protocol Basics: Error control, idle and continuous ARQ, link management, example data link control protocol.)Data Communication Standards: Justification for standardisation, ISO 7-layer reference model, open system standards.Data Communication Networks:The Network Layer: Connection and connectionless operation, X25 PLP, IP.Local Area Networks: LAN types, Protocols (ALOHA, Ethernet etc.), Performance Issues, MAC/UC sublayers.Interconnection: Interconnection methods, bridges, source routing bridges, topology, design.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:Fred Halsall, "Computer Networking and the Internet", Fifth Edition, Addison-Wesley, Pearson Education, 2005, ISBN 0-321-26358-8Supplementary:William Stallings, Data and Computer Communications, Eighth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007, Print ISBN-10: 0-13-243310-9.Andrew S. Tanenbaum, "Computer Networks", Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, 2003, ISBN 0-13-038488-7D. Comer, Interworking with TCP/IP Volume 1: Principles , Protocols and Architectures, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2000.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| DME | B.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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