CPSC 2480: Data Communications and Networks
| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
Fundamental concepts of data communications and networking including data link control and multiplexing; data communications equipment and software; communications protocols; networking with particular emphasis on the OSI international model; alternative to networks as well as issues of network software integration in modern operating systems. A series of lab assignments and experiments to illustrate data communications techniques and fundamentals of design, configuration and implementation of LAN will be given.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in CPSC 1280; and a minimum "C" grade in CPSC 1160 or 1181; or permission of the department. Prerequisites are valid for only three years.
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