Introduction to Data Communications (ITS 323)

Welcome

This course aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of data and computer communications. You will learn how and why the tasks of sharing information between computing devices is organised into layers, and then for each layer learn the basic techniques used for data communication. Examples using present day technologies, especially Internet-related, will be given. This course gives broad coverage of data communications: more specific coverage of technologies is given in subsequent courses (e.g. ITS325, ITS413).

Lecturer

Dr Steven Gordon (contact details)

Lecture Times

• CS: Wednesday 13:00-14:20 and Friday 13:00-14:20, BKD 3215
• IT: Wednesday 14:40-16:00 and Friday 14:40-16:00, BKD 3214

Textbook

Data and Computer Communications, 8th Edition by Williams Stallings, Prentice Hall, 2007. (additional resources)

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites, although it is expected that you have good knowledge of basic engineering mathematics, operating systems concepts, software design principles and programming. See the Study Guide for advice on refreshing your knowledge in these areas.

Mailing List

http://ict.siit.tu.ac.th/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/its323

Course Material

• Topics, including lecture schedule
• Lecture Notes, including additional reading material, handouts and web links
• Assessment, including Assignment download
• General Resources, such as useful web sites and textbooks

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