49202 Communication Protocols

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: A Kadi

Students completing this subject gain a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts embodied in communication protocols. They also gain skills and knowledge in the analysis of protocols, leading to an appreciation of design issues. The main focus of the subject is on TCP/IP and LAN protocols. There are six laboratory sessions which cover LAN protocols, IP, TCP and UDP, routing, supporting protocols (DHCP, SNMP, DNS) and application protocols (HTTP, SMB).

Assessment: Quizzes (15 per cent), laboratory reports (30 per cent), examination (55 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49202.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.