Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS | ||
Code | CKIT505 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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A critical understanding of the theory and practice of computer communications.
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A critical understanding of the protocols, services and utilities that permit Internet access.
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An understanding of the challenges and issues associated with multimedia networking and the mechanism that may be employed to address them.
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An understanding of the processes required to secure information travelling along communication links.
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An understanding of the primary duties of network administration/management and the tools that may be employed to support these duties.
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Syllabus |
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Week 1: Computer Network and the Internet Internet; Protocol; Access Networks; Circuit Switching and Packet Switching; Protocol Layers; ISPs and Backbones. Week 2: Application Layer Network Applications; HTTP; FTP; SMTP; DNS; P2P; Socket Programming. Week 3: Transport Layer Transport Layer services; UDP; TCP; Congestion Control.
Week 4: The Network Layer Forwarding and Routing; Network Service Models; Routing; IP.
Week 5: The Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs Link Layer; Error-Detection and Error Correction Techniques; Multiple Access Protocols; Switched LANs; Link Virtualisation; Data Center Networking. Week 6: Wireless and Mobile Networks/Multimedia Networki ng Wireless Links; 802.11; Cellular Internet Access; Mobile IP and Mobility; Multimedia Networking Applications; Streaming Stored Video; VoIP; RTP; SIP. Week 7: Security in Computer Networks Network security; Cryptography; End-Point Authentication; Security; IPsec; VPNs. Week 8: Network Management Network Management; Internet Standard Management Framework; Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP); Security and Administration; ASN.1.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) - Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75. |
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Non-classroom hours (for online modules) - Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) |
Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.
Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10. |
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Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | Weekly Discussion Qu | Whole Session | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |
Coursework | Weekly Coursework As | Whole Session | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) 1) Due to nature of the on-line mode of instruction this work is not marked anonymously. 2) Students who fail the module have the opportunity to repeat the entire module, thus all failed assessments. 3) The "Standard UoL Penalty" for late submission that applies is the "Standard UoL Penalty" agreed with respect to online programmes offered in collaboration with Laureate Online Education. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |