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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Communications Technology A
Module Code CTA
School Oscail
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Eamon Costello
Semester 2: Eamon Costello
Autumn: Eamon Costello
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 20
Pre-requisite C1, CT2, HS1, MS001
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module describes key mechanisms for maintaining network integrity. It also demonstrates contemporary network transmission methods and routing protocols and raises awareness of network management methods.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe technologies used in modern data communications networks
2. Compare the network protocols used in the specification and management of data communications systems
3. Justify the most appropriate mechanisms and technologies for use in a variety of reliable networking design situations
4. Specify components and architectures of small to medium sized enterprise networks
5. Contrast the coding standards and methodologies used across defined layers of data communications systems
6. Select and apply formal description techniques for modelling network protocols
7. Quantify network metrics for design and integration of communications protocols
8. Research new networking technologies for use in enterprise networking and applications



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Tutorial15No Description
On-line learning16No Description
Independent learning time469No Description
Total Workload: 500

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
COMMUNICATIONS NTEWORKS.
Data Networks / TCP/IP Protocol / Interconnecting Networks / Broadband Networks / Network Management / The Access Network.

COMMUNICATIONS SCIENCE.
Waves and Electro-Optical Signals / Traffic, Queues and Quality of Service / Source Coding / Channel Coding / Reliability and Integrity / Modelling Communication Systems.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment40% Examination Weight60%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3
Indicative Reading List
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    Programme or List of Programmes
    ITDiploma/BSc in Information Technology
    ITSDiploma/BSc in Information Technology
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for CTA
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