Module Code: BATB308
Long Title Data Communications Technology
Title Data Communications Technology
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: AKARI DEVELOPER
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Understand the theory, concepts and principles of data communications and its relevance to the commercial world.
LO2 LO 2. Have an understanding of the theory, concepts, principles, issues and limitations of network technologies including Wireless and Mobile Communications, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and Internet technologies and how these technologies are used to support business.
LO3 LO 3. Be able to transfer and apply theoretical concepts to a range of contexts and problems in the ‘real world’ where data networks are used to support business
LO4 LO 4. Recognise current and future data communications and networking trends which benefit business and provide competitive advantage
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Data Communication (10%)
Data Communication Distributed processing Categories of networks The Internet Protocols and standards Business benefits
Network Models (10%)
Layered architecture Encapsulation Peer-to-peer processes Internet model OSI model
Digital and Analogue Transmission (10%)
Analogue and digital signals Analogue-to-digital conversion (sampling, quantitisation) Digital-to-analogue conversion (digital modulation) Analogue-to-analogue conversion (amplitude modulation, frequency modulation)
Transmission Media (10%)
Twisted-pair cable Co-axial cable Fibre-optic cable Radio waves Microwaves Infrared
Local Area Networks (10%)
Traditional Ethernet Ethernet addressing Bridged Ethernet Switched Ethernet Full-Duplex Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Connecting LANs and Backbone Networks (10%)
Repeater Hub Bridge Switch Router Gateway Backbone networks
Wireless and Mobile Communications (10%)
Wired vs. Wireless LAN IEEE 802.x Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN security Bluetooth standard Bluetooth applications GSM and GPRS 3G mobile Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
Wide Area Networks (WANs) (10%)
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) X.25 and Frame Relay Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite (10%)
TCP/IP versions Addressing Classes Special addresses Unicast, multicast and broadcast addresses Private networks
Private Networks, Virtual Private Networks and Network Address Translation (10%)
Private networks Intranet Extranet Private addressing Virtual private networks (VPN) Network address translation (NAT)
Teaching Methodology
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Forouzan, B.. (2003), ) Introduction to Data Communications and networking, 3rd ed. , McGraw-Hill Education, International Editions NewYork.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Forouzan, B. (2003), TCP/IP Protocol Suite, 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
  • Goldman, J.E., Rawless P.T. (2004), Applied Data Communications – A Business Oriented Approach, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Panko, R. R.. (2004), Business Data Communications and Networking., 5th ed. Prentice Hall.
  • Tanenbaum, A. S. (2003), Computer Networks, 4th edInternational Edition. , Prentice-Hall International Editions.
  • Dietel, H.M., Dietel, P.J., Nieto, T.R.& Steinbuhler, K. (2002), Wireless Internet & Mobile Business, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Websites], Networking Essentials Notes.
  • [Websites], http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/M onitor/3131/ne/netoc.html.
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