ITB6244 – Data Communications
Module code
ITB6244
Module title
Data Communications
Prescription
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the knowledge to understand the elements of modern data communications technology.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of data communications:
- Distinguish and compare common network types e.g. Local, Metropolitan and Wide Area
networks (LANs, MANs and WANs)
- Describe and compare different network devices (e.g. hubs, switches and routers)
- Analyse the 7-layer Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model
2. Investigate and classify Wide Area Network (WAN) data link controls and line protocols:
- Describe data link layer protocols: HDLC, flow, error and access control protocols
- Utilize and apply Network layer addressing schemes: IPv4, subnetting and IPv6
3. Understand elements of local area networks (LANs):
- Compare transmission media features
- Distinguish topologies
- Analyse frames and access methods
- Describe Wireless LAN architectures
- Compare Ethernet technologies
4. Physically construct a LAN:
- Install LAN components and a shared peripheral
- Use utilities offered by the LAN chosen
- Implement WAN routing and routing tables
- Utilize WAN network protocols (e.g. telnet, FTP etc.)
5. Understand network operating systems (NOS):
- Configure protocol settings
- Install two NOSs
- Implement beginner level Microsoft Active Directory features
- Investigate and implement basic Linux networking services
- nstall and utilize a server network operating system features