Legacy Course Catalog

MGMT 547 - Computer Communication Systems

Effectivity: 08/20/2001 - 08/02/2002 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional
Credits: 3
Instructional Types: Lec
Usually Offered: fal
Short Title: Computer Comm Systems
Description: Explores the convergence of telecommunications and computer technology, framed in terms of their strategic impact in the business environment. Components of a computer communication systems are surveyed. Major design and analysis issues in the development, implementation, and management of computer communication systems are examined. Relevant emerging trends are highlighted. The advantages of Open Systems are discussed. Specific topics include the motivation for communication and networking, local area networks, teleconferencing, and distributed computing systems. The course is devoted to technical issues, applications, and case studies covering telecommunication systems used in business. New products such as Frame Relay, SMDS, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) are introduced, and CLIENT/SERVER and IRIDIUM, TELESESIC, CELESTRI (LEOS or Low Earth Orbit Satellite) systems are explored. Design and operational issues with network management are discussed. Internet, electronic commerce, E-cash and pricing of information goods are analyzed.
School: School Of Management
Department: School Of Management - Adm & Instr
Credit By Exam: NO
Repeatable Flag: NO
Temporary Flag: NO
Full Time Privilege Flag: NO
Honors Flag: NO
Registration Approval Type: Department
Variable Title Flag: NO

Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.

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