Module Details

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Title COMPUTER NETWORKS
Code COMP211
Coordinator Dr M Gairing
Computer Science
M.Gairing@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

1. To introduce networked computer systems in general, and the Internet in particular. 2. To introduce the basic principles that govern their operation. 3. To introduce the design and organisation principles of successful computer networks. 4. To introduce the key protocols and technologies that are used in the Internet.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students should be able to describe and justify the OSI Reference Model and the key protocols that govern the Internet.

(LO2) Students should be able to program applications and protocols for computer networks.

(LO3) Students should be able to illustrate and debate the use and need of cryptographic techniques in nework security.

(S1) Problem Solving - Numeracy and computational skills

(S2) Problem solving – analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.


Syllabus

 

- Introduction to Computer Networks and the Internet [3 lectures] - The OSI Reference Model and the Internet Protocol Stack: 1. Internet applications (application layer) - including eMail, WWW and DNS [5 lectures] 2. Communication between processes (transport layer) - including the TCP & UDP protocols [5 lectures] 3. Communication between host (network layer) - including the IP protocol, routing and forwarding [5 lectures] 4. Communication between physically adjacent devices (data link layer) - including error correction, and multiple access protocols [4 lectures] 5. Physical layer - basic communications theory [2 lectures] - Network security issues, including cryptography, public key encryption, authentication & integrity [6 lectures].


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: 3 lectures per week for 10 weeks

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 30

    10

    40
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 110
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Written Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  120 minutes.    80       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  24 hours for all CAs    10       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  24 hours for all CAs    10       

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