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Data Communications for CST COMP 3725

Computer Systems Course

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Following on from COMP 2825 Computer Architecture, students are introduced to the basic concepts and terminology related to data communications, networking and network topologies. COMP 3725 replaces COMP 3721 in the CST/PTS Diploma and is equivalent to the full-time CST Diploma course. Students will learn about the TCP/IP protocol suite and the principles of protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers, the characteristics of transmission media, analog/digital transmission, multiplexing/switching techniques, basic error detection and correction, elementary data link protocols, flow control and an introduction to routing and congestion control issues. Multiple access protocols, the UDP and TCP protocols, networking and internetworking devices, LANs and WANs will also be discussed. The course has a strong emphasis on data communications at the physical layer and the assignments will reinforce the fundamental concepts and analysis techniques. Upon successful completion, students will be familiar with network protocol implementation using a layered approach and apply basic data communication theory to the design and analysis of networks.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

5.0

Cost

$692.76 - $748.29 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of COMP 3725 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 64820

Duration

Thu Apr 27 - Sun Jul 16 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 64820
  • $692.76
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 27 - Jul 06 Thu 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Jul 16 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Distance SW01 Rm. 1205
Instructor

Chi En Huang

Course outline

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Cost

$692.76

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 60 hours - 48 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 4 hours online and requires an additional 1 hours per week asynchronously. Late registration is not permitted. No online class on July 13; the final exam will be written at the Burnaby campus in SW01 1205 July 16 from 1400-1800.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 64129

Duration

Fri Apr 28 - Sun Jul 16 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 64129
  • $692.76
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 28 - Jul 07 Fri 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Jul 16 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Distance SW01 Rm. 1205
Instructor

Chi En Huang

Course outline

View

Cost

$692.76

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 60 hours - 48 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 4 hours online and requires an additional 1 hours per week asynchronously. Late registration is not permitted. No online class July 14; the final exam will be written at the Burnaby campus in SW01 1205 July 16 from 1400-1800.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 67469

Duration

Sun Apr 30 - Sun Jul 16 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67469
  • $731.51
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 30 - Jul 16 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1021
Apr 30 - Jul 16 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Chi En Huang

Course outline

View

Cost

$731.51

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 1 Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 60 hours - 48 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 4 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hours per week asynchronously. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session May 21 (Victoria Day) and July 2 (Canada Day). The final exam will be written at the Burnaby campus in SW01 1205 on July 16 from 1400-1800
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Fall 2023

Below are two offerings of COMP 3725 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 45819

Duration

Fri Sep 15 - Sun Dec 03 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 45819
  • $748.29
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 15 - Nov 24 Fri 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Dec 03 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1205
Instructor

Chi En Huang

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$748.29

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 60 hours - 48 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 4 hours online and requires an additional 1 hours per week asynchronously. Late registration is not permitted. No online class December 1. The final exam will be written at the Burnaby campus in SW01 1205 on Sunday December 3 from 1400-1800
Status

CRN 48125

Duration

Sun Sep 17 - Sun Dec 03 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 48125
  • $748.29
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 17 - Nov 26 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1021
Dec 03 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1205
Instructor

Chi En Huang

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$748.29

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 60 hours - 48 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 4 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hours per week asynchronously. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session on October 8 (Thanksgiving) and November 12 (Remembrance Day). The final exam will be written at the Burnaby campus in SW01 1205 on Sunday December 3 from 1400-1800
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the basic concepts and terminology related to data communications and networking.
  • Explain the characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
  • Discuss and analyze protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers.
  • Discuss network protocol implementation using a layered approach.
  • Apply basic data communication theory to the design and analysis of networks.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016

Related Programs

Data Communications for CST (COMP 3725) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Computer Systems
    Diploma Part-time

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