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| Data Communications |
| Module Type: |
Telecommunications and Networks Track |
| Module Code: |
641Τ |
| Syllabus: |
Introduction to data communications. Types and sources of data. Characteristics of analogue and digital signals and channels.
General model to data communications. Analogue and digital transmission. Analysis of potential transmission problems.
Serial, parallel, one and two-way, synchronous and asynchronous transmission. Link control. Utilization, Interface standards.
Bandwidth, capacity and speed. Noise in data communications. |
| Module Aims-Objectives: |
To teach students the basic issues regarding data communications. To understand the interaction between bandwidth,
capacity and speed, as well as how noise causes data loss. Familiarise students with the basic performance and use parameters
of a data link and the interface standards. |
| Bibliography: |
• “Computer & Data Communications�, William Stallings, 6th Edition, Tziolas Publishing, 2003.
• “Data Communications for Engineers�, Michael Duck, Peter Bishop,
Richard Read, Addison Wesley, 2002.
• “Practical Data Communications�, Roger L. Freeman, Wiley, 1995.
• “Practical Data Communications�, F. Jennings, Blackwell, 1986.
• “Business Data Communications and Networking�, Dennis Fitzgerald,
6th Ed., Wiley
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