CS 392A - Data Communications

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

An introduction to the fundamentals of data communications for the computer scientist. Topics include asynchronous and synchronous transmission, analog and digital transmission of data, modulation and demodulation, multiplexing, transmission media, common carriers, communication devices, error control and recovery, message switching, packet switching, LANS, polling techniques, protocols, and distributed data processing. Prerequisites: CS 205A or EE 226A and CS 161A or EE 151A. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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