Short Course in Designing and Implementing Telecommunication Networks (70157)

Duration: Semester course

Language medium: English

Tuition method: This course has one mode namely a web-based mode.

Target group:

This course is intended for people who want to learn about telecommunication as well as those who want to formalise their Computer Network knowledge.

Admission requirements:

Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF qualification

Registration periods:

Semester Registration Periods

Course leader details:

Dr H. Abdullah
School of Computing
UNISA Science Campus, Florida
E-mail: abdulh@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Purpose statement:

Data Communications and Computer Networks are becoming increasingly more important. The business world could not function without either. Business managers, computer programmers, system designers and home computer users alike need a thorough understanding of the basic features, operations and limitations of different types of computer networks. This course introduces concepts that achieve an in-depth understanding of the often complex topic of Data Communications and Computer Networks by balancing the more technical aspects and the everyday practical aspects. This course includes readability and coverage of the most current technologies. It offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and expanded coverage of error detection and correction.

Modules:

CSTC1WW - DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS