An Introduction to Data Communications and Networking

Description:

  This product is based on the course notes used by a course which has
  been given regularly at Exeter. It consists of a tutorial section
  and some practical excercises that are used to illustrate some of
  the points made in the text.
      
  The subjects covered are intended to be those relevant to users in
  the UK academic environment. The book starts with a simple
  introduction to binary and hexadecimal notation and character sets.
  It then looks at the way data can be transmitted in parallel and
  serial. It includes details of the RS232 interface and modem
  operation.

  On the networking side, the book contains a detailed discussion of
  X.25 and TCP/IP protocols, and also looks at local area networking
  technologies, concentrating on Ethernet.

  Other subjects covered in passing include a brief overview of the
  Coloured Book suite of protocols, and a look at the OSI model and
  the OSI protocol suite.
      
Objectives:

  This course is designed for those with some experience of computers
  and computer networks but with no knowledge of how they work or what
  is available. It is likely to be especially relevant for technical
  people working in an academic environment in a support role.

Prerequisites:

  A little experience of using computers in an academic environment
  would be an advantage.

Product Details:

  A4 booklet of 175 pages, including contents, diagrams, pictures,
  glossary, practical exercises and solutions.

    Price:- UKHE 20 pounds    Non UKHE 30 pounds + p&p

Distribution:-

                 The product is obtainable from:-

                    Mrs Jean Burgan
                    UCoSDA
                    Level Six
                    University House
                    SHEFFIELD
                    S10 2TN

                    Tel:  0114 272 5248
                    Fax:  0114 272 8705
                    Email:  j.burgan@sheffield.ac.uk

Further Information and Comments:-

                    I.L.C.Campbell
                    IT Services
                    The University
                    Exeter
                    Devon
                    EX4 4QE
                    UK

                    Tel:   01392 - 263955
                    Fax:   01392 - 211630
                    e-mail: I.L.C.Campbell@exeter.ac.uk

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From: Brian Shields 
Date: Tue, 30 May 1995
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