COMP320 Computer Networks
Updated: 15 January 2013| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | COMP280 and MATH101 or MATH120 | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | COMP385 or COMP520 | |||||||||
| Notes | 200- and 300-level COMP units (excluding COMP286, COMP292, COMP303, COMP313 and COMP393) require a knowledge of, and programming experience with, the C++ or Java language. |
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| Combined Units |
COMP520 - Computer Networks |
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| Coordinator(s) | Charles Watson (cwatson7@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit studies the foundations of communication networks in order to follow and contribute to their evolution. It describes the hardware and the software of computer networks. Topics include: physical layer; packet switching; Internet working, TCP/IP, Ethernet, LAN, WAN; introduction to Unix network programming; programmation of distributed applications under the Unix OS. |
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| Important Information |
Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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| Referenced Material Optional |
Text(s):
Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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