Major - Networked Systems
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
M31026V2.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This major aims to develop graduates with sound skills in the discipline of networked computer systems. Recent advances in computer and telecommunications networked systems, particularly those based on TCP/IP, have increased the importance of network technologies in the discipline of computer science. This major covers a wide range of topics including computer communication network concepts and protocols, multimedia systems, Internet standards and technologies, network security, wireless and mobile computing, and distributed systems. The candidates are also introduced to some of the relevant current key research issues of the field.
Major
Structure
Students must complete the following eight units
300095
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Computer Networks and Internets
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300166
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Systems and Network Management
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300575
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Networked Systems Design
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300115
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Distributed Systems and Programming
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Note: Unit 300576 Networking Workshop will no longer be available from 2013 and students are advised to enrol in unit 300138 LAN Workshop in its place.