School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Data Communications and Computer Networks
  • Unit Code

    ENS3554
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Haitham Elmohamdy KHALED

Description

In this unit, students will learn about the technologies and techniques used in data transmission, flow control, error control, and computer networks. An overview of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to differentiate and describe different types of computer networks. This unit will also cover the cloud computing concept and relevant architecture.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from ENS1161, ENS1162

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS3343

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Define and describe key concepts and trends of modern data communication techniques.
  2. Explain differences between different data transmission techniques, flow and error control protocols.
  3. Differentiate between network types and topologies.
  4. Explain the concept of cloud computing and network virtualisation.

Unit Content

  1. Description of data communication, standards, and protocols.
  2. IP Addressing, network classes, and sub-networking.
  3. Data transmission control protocols.
  4. Data flow, error and congestion control techniques.
  5. Cloud computing concept and relevant architecture.
  6. Network virtualisation concept and its usage.
  7. Network security and engineering approach.
  8. Data communication in industrial applications.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and report30%
TestClass test20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseVirtual laboratory activity30%
AssignmentOpen book take home test with viva component20%
Assignment ^Summative assessment of unit content50%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Data Communications and Computer Networks
  • Unit Code

    ENS3554
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Haitham Elmohamdy KHALED

Description

In this unit, students will learn about the technologies and techniques used in data transmission, flow control, error control, and computer networks. An overview of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to differentiate and describe different types of computer networks. This unit will also cover the cloud computing concept and relevant architecture.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from ENS1161, ENS1162 or ENS1253.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS3343.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Define and describe key concepts and trends of modern data communication techniques.
  2. Explain differences between different data transmission techniques, flow and error control protocols.
  3. Differentiate between network types and topologies.
  4. Explain the concept of cloud computing and network virtualisation.

Unit Content

  1. Description of data communication, standards, and protocols.
  2. IP Addressing, network classes, and sub-networking.
  3. Data transmission control protocols.
  4. Data flow, error and congestion control techniques.
  5. Cloud computing concept and relevant architecture.
  6. Network virtualisation concept and its usage.
  7. Network security and engineering approach.
  8. Data communication in industrial applications.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and report30%
TestClass test20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseVirtual laboratory activity30%
AssignmentOpen book take home test with viva component20%
Assignment ^Summative assessment of unit content50%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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