Module 18150 (2005)
Syllabus page 2005/2006
06-18150
Computer Networks (Extended)
Level 4/M
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The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)
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Outline
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- introduce the basic terminology, technologies and standards in computer networks
- introduce the principles and underlying theory of data communication systems
- provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of networks and associated protocols (in the context of the OSI and Internet layered reference models)
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | understand the technical literature on computer networks | Examination |
| 2 | understand the fundamental concepts and issues involved in computer networking | Examination |
| 3 | understand the need for protocols and to describe current networking paradigms at a theoretical level | Examination |
| 4 | understand the engineering principles of network and protocol design. | Examination |
| 5 | understand the layered organization and structuring of computer networks, distinguish the problems involved at each layer and understand the techniques and algorithms that have been devised to address these problems. | Examination |
| 6 | demonstrate an insight into the design, organization, operation of state of the art, widely used networks and protocol suites | Examination |
| 7 | explain the design, organization and operation of mobile ad-hoc networks | Continuous Assessment |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
May not be taken in conjunction with 06-05933 (Computer Networks).
Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
However taking 06-06798 (Distributed Systems) at well will provide
students with a more complete picture of the subject area.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
2 hrs lectures per week
Additional classes to discuss exercises set throughout
course
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
- 1.5 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%)
Recommended Books
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher, Date |
| Computer Networks (3rd edn) | Tanenbaum A | 1996 |
| Data Communications, Computer Networks & Open Systems (4th edn) | Halsall F | 1996 |
| Computer Networks, A Systems Approach | Peterson L & Davie B | 1996 |
| Understanding Data Communications & Networks | Shay W | 1994 |
Detailed Syllabus
Not applicable
Last updated: 13 May 2005
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