International Banking
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 147 pages
- 15 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and the Internet. It covers fundamental concepts of data communication, including signals, transmission media, and interfaces. Students will explore network architectures like OSI and TCP/IP, along with error detection and control methods. The course also delves into local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), routing, congestion, and network security. The course concludes with an examination of the Internet's structure, protocols, and services.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MBF845, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MBF845 · UNIT 1 NATURE OF INTERNATIONAL BANKING
This unit provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the concept of International Banking Operations that deals with banking activities across the national frontiers. Explanations of the reasons for and modes of foreign banking operations were also provided in order to accelerate the understanding of all other units of the course.
What you should be able to do
- Define computer network terminologies
- Explain the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite
- Identify different types of transmission media
- Describe error detection and correction techniques
- Understand network security principles
- Discuss routing and congestion control mechanisms
What it prepares you for
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Data Communication Specialist
- IT Security Analyst
- System Administrator
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Education
- Wireshark
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- TCPdump
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Network and Data Communication
Understanding the intricacies of the OSI model and its seven layers requires grasping abstract concepts and their interdependencies.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: Error Detection
Cyclic redundancy checksums (CRC) involve complex polynomial arithmetic and understanding their error-detection capabilities requires a strong mathematical background.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Routing and Network Congestion
Dijkstra's least-cost algorithm requires understanding graph theory and complex iterative calculations to determine optimal routing paths.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Network and Data Communication · 4 hours
Define basic terminology of computer networks. Recognize components of computer networks. Outline basic network connections. Understand network architecture.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Fundamentals of Data and Signals · 4 hours
Distinguish between logical and physical connections. Differentiate between data and signals. Identify signal components. Understand bandwidth.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Transmission Media · 4 hours
Outline design factors for transmission media. Compare guided transmission media. Evaluate wireless selection criteria.
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Data Communication Interfaces · 4 hours
List components of interface standards. Differentiate half-duplex and full-duplex connections. Outline characteristics of data link interfaces.
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Multiplexing and Compression · 4 hours
Describe multiplexing techniques. Differentiate lossy and lossless compression. Explain run-length compression.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Error Detection · 4 hours
Identify types of noise. Specify error-prevention techniques. Compare error-detection techniques. Perform parity calculations.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Error Control · 4 hours
Differentiate error control forms. Describe circumstances for each error control use.
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: LAN: The Basics · 4 hours
State the definition of a local area network. List the primary functions, activities, and application areas of local area networks. Identify physical and logical topologies of local area networks.
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Medium Access Control · 4 hours
Specify medium access control protocols.
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: LAN: Internetworking · 4 hours
List reasons for interconnecting LAN segments. Identify functions and purposes of interconnection devices.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: Introduction to MANs and WANs · 4 hours
Distinguish LANs, MANs, and WANs. Identify MAN characteristics. Describe circuit-switched, datagram packet-switched and virtual circuit packet-switched networks.
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 2: Routing and Network Congestion · 4 hours
Describe centralized vs. distributed routing. Describe static vs. adaptive routing. Document flooding characteristics. Discuss network congestion.
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 3: Network Security · 4 hours
Describe symmetric key encryption and public key encryption. Understand authentication. Explain integrated security systems. Identify other security matters.
Unit 4: The Internet · 4 hours
Describe major Internet applications and services. Discuss business advantages of the WWW. Recognize the Internet is constantly evolving.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking OSI model layers and their functions
- Practice error detection calculations (parity, CRC) from Units 7-9 weekly
- Review routing algorithms (Dijkstra's) and congestion control techniques
- Focus on key concepts from each unit
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs)
- Allocate sufficient time for each question
- Understand the key concepts and definitions
- Practice past questions
- Join online study groups
- Create flashcards for key terms
Questions students ask about this course
What is MBF845 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and the Internet. It covers fundamental concepts of data communication, including signals, transmission media, and interfaces. Students will explore network architectures like OSI and TCP/IP, along with error detection and control methods. The course also delves into local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), routing, congestion, and network security. The course concludes with an examination of the Internet's structure, protocols, and services.
How many units does MBF845 have?
MBF845, International Banking, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 147 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MBF845?
MBF845 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MBF845 hard?
MBF845 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does MBF845 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is MBF845 assessed?
MBF845 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with MBF845?
Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Data Communication Specialist, IT Security Analyst and System Administrator.