CP5601 - Advanced Data Communications Principles

[Offered in 2011 only]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Business

Topics include details of the architecture, logical operation security and performance characteristics of layers 2, 3 and 4 of the internet. Students are expected to investigate and prepare a report on some aspect of current developments in internet design research.

Learning Outcomes

• knowledge of the architectural principles and performance characteristics of layers 2, 3 and 4;
• analyse security issues and exploits at layers 2, 3 and 4;
• characterise performance problems at layer 4;
• understand implications for ICT of proposed revisions and extensions of internet architecture.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to think laterally and be original;
• The ability to conceptualise problems;
• The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to relevant problems;
• The potential to lead and contribute to projects effectively and efficiently;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner;
• The ability to make constructive contributions to project teams or collegial activities;
• The potential to resolve conflicts.

Assumed Knowledge:	Basic knowledge of internet architecture.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP3070 CP5370

Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Kim Ku
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); assignments (30% - 50%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 11-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Kim Ku
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); assignments (30% - 50%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 08-Dec-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Kim Ku
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); assignments (30% - 50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.