31516 Networking Fundamentals

6cp; availability: BBus/BComp and non-Faculty of IT students

Computer networks have taken a major role in many modern organisations and business enterprises and, indeed, in everyday life. This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks, and imparts an understanding of the principles and practices of computer networking. The core set of protocols employed on the global Internet, TCP/IP, is studied, and students learn the mechanisms of the support which networks provide to net-based application programs.

Taken by itself, this subject provides a 'breadth first' introduction to networking. As part of a networking sub-major, this subject provides a firm foundation for other subjects that deal with distributed applications and networked organisations.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Kuala Lumpur

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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