CET709 Fundamentals of Computer Networks

Course Provider

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

1

Introduction

The objective of this course is to familiarize the learners with understanding of the fundamental knowledge of computer networks  including local area networks, network protocols and upper layers of the OSI  model. The learners will also learn the fundamental methodology to  analyze the performance of computer networks.


This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Information and Telecommunication Engineering
- FlexiMasters in Information and Telecommunication Engineering

 

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On completion of the course, the learners should be able to:

1. Analyze the performance of local area networks;
2. Design IP addressing for the hosts in wide area network and;
3. Identify different transport layer protocols.


(i) Data Link Layer Protocol 

(ii) Medium Access Control Sublayer Protocol 

(iii) Network Layer Protocol  

(iv) Heterogeneous Networks 

For aspiring engineers and Information technologists who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in the broad area of communication engineering.

Standard Course Fee: S$1,635

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$1,500

S$490.50

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$190.50

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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FlexiMasters in Information and Telecommunication Engineering

COURSE TITLEACADEMIC UNIT
CET700 Signal Space and Modulation1
CET701 Error-Correction Coding1
CET702 Spread-Spectrum Communication System1
CET703 Fibre Optic Network Design I1
CET704 Fibre Optic Network Design II1
CET705 Fibre Optic Network Design III1
CET706 Wireless Channel Models1
CET707 Fading Mitigation Techniques1
CET708 Wireless Networks1
CET710 Traffic Engineering in Computer Networks1
CET711 Network Security1
CET712 Passive RF circuits1
CET713 Active RF circuits I1
CET714 Active RF circuits II1

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Information and Telecommunication Engineering (total 9AUs) and FlexiMasters in Information and Telecommunication Engineering  (total 15AUs) 
  • SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved.