Intermediate Data Communications MQF LEVEL
6
STMARTINS.EDU/COMPUTING
TOTAL CREDITS: 7ECTS
This unit follows SMc10301: Introduction to Data Communications, building upon the introductory concepts in data communications. This unit delves into some detail of how networked systems communicate between each other. It looks at network models and show how a layered architecture help to break down the complexity of communication into basic tasks. The learner is introduced to reference model such as ISO’s OSI model, and implemented models such as TCP/IP and hybrid models. At the end of this unit the student will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to: — analyse the characteristics of a given problem and determine the best tool to use to troubleshoot and rectify the problem; — suggest alternatives to existing network layout and architecture, in such a way to improve the overall experience for users. The assessment for this unit will be computed using the following weighting system: — 30% Assessed Coursework — 70% Examinations
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