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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Computer Networks (G5115)

Computer Networks

Module G5115

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Pre-Requisite

Further Programming

Library

J. Kurose and K. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet

Module Outline

This module provides an introduction to the basics of packet switching technologies as used in the internet. Emphasis is placed on core Internet protocols such as IP and TCP.
Subjects covered include:
• network access technologies
• design of network protocols using layering
• local area networks
• TCP/IP routing and switching
• and congestion control.
This module introduces the internet with a top-down view: the accent is on layer abstractions and the associated protocols (and how to program with them).

Module learning outcomes

Understand the architectural principles of computer networking..

Have a critical understanding of the purpose and workings the TCP/IP protocol stack.

Design and implement simple communication protocols based on the Internet model of communication outside the context in which they were first studied.

Understand the principles of network application programming with sockets and be able to develop network applications.

TypeTimingWeighting
Multiple Choice questionsSemester 2 Assessment60.00%
Coursework40.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ProjectT2 Week 10 100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222
Spring SemesterLaboratory1 hour11111111111

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