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 Communication and Computer Networks
  • Unit Code

    ENS6161
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • 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, describe, design and analyse different types of computer networks. This unit will also cover the cloud computing concept and relevant architecture. In addition, students will become familiar with current research developments in data communications.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5343

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and trends of modern data communication techniques.
  2. Explain differences between different data transmission techniques, flow and error control protocols.
  3. Explain the concept of cloud computing, software defined network and network virtualisation.
  4. Reflect critically on new developments in data communications and their impact on engineering practice and society.

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. Computer network design and solutions.
  6. Cloud computing concepts and architecture, software defined network and network virtualisation concepts.
  7. Network security and engineering approach.
  8. Data communication in industrial applications.
  9. Research developments in data communications.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

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

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars 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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory work and report30%
TestClass test20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ 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 Communication and Computer Networks
  • Unit Code

    ENS6161
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • 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, describe, design and analyse different types of computer networks. This unit will also cover the cloud computing concept and relevant architecture. In addition, students will become familiar with current research developments in data communications.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5343

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and trends of modern data communication techniques.
  2. Explain differences between different data transmission techniques, flow and error control protocols.
  3. Explain the concept of cloud computing, software defined network and network virtualisation.
  4. Reflect critically on new developments in data communications and their impact on engineering practice and society.

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. Computer network design and solutions.
  6. Cloud computing concepts and architecture, software defined network and network virtualisation concepts.
  7. Network security and engineering approach.
  8. Data communication in industrial applications.
  9. Research developments in data communications.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

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

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars 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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory work and report30%
TestClass test20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ 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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