49202 Communication Protocols

6cp; 1.5hpw (tutorial/workshop/quiz, online), 2hpw (laboratory, online); availability: all courses
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 41092 Network Fundamentals
Postgraduate

Description

Students completing this subject have a good understanding of the theory of communication protocols and its application to popular protocols, in particular TCP/IP, as well as the analysis of performance and troubleshooting protocol issues in large carrier-grade networks. A significant practice-oriented laboratory component allows students to gain deeper insights into the theory through the use of the Wireshark packet sniffing application.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

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Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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