This course studies the standard models for the layered approach to communication between autonomous machines in a network, and the main characteristics of data transmission across various physical link types. It considers how to design networks and protocols for diverse situations, analyses several application and support protocols from a distributed systems viewpoint, and identifies significant problem areas in networked communications.Topics include: communication network architectures, signalling and modulation across physical media, real-world local and wide-area networks, internet protocol fundamentals, performance and monitoring of networks, routing, network security, and application protocols for distributed systems including web, email, video, internet-of-everything and other contemporary network topics.
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Requisite and Incompatibility
To enrol in this course you must have completed: (COMP6710 OR COMP7710 OR COMP1110 OR COMP1140) OR (COMP6310 OR COMP2310) OR (COMP6442 OR COMP2100). Incompatible with COMP3310, ENGN3539, ENGN6539.
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- COMP6710 · 2027
- COMP7710 · 2027
- COMP1110 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- COMP1140 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- COMP6310 · 2027
- COMP2310 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- COMP6442 · 2027
- COMP2100 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- COMP3310 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- ENGN3539 · 2027 · saved source not linked
- ENGN6539 · 2027 · saved source not linked
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Interpret, articulate and critically review the layered protocol model.
Articulate, analyse and appraise a number of datalink, network, and transport layer protocols.
Program network communication services for client/server and other application layouts.
Articulate, analyse and appraise various related technical, administrative and social aspects of specific computer network protocols from standards documents and other primary materials found through research.
Design, analyse, and recommend networks and services for homes, data centres, IoT/IoE, LANs and WANs.
Published offerings
Future offerings are indicative. Only recognised 2027 sessions with a published class number are offered in the enrolment demo.
| Year | Session | Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | First Semester | 5061 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | First Semester | 6467 | 21 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 | 26 May 2028 | In Person | N/A |
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