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 | INTERNET PRINCIPLES | ||
Code | COMP211 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Gairing Computer Science M.Gairing@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of this module, students should understand the basic theoretical principles of computer communications networks (eg the notion of band width, Shannon’s law etc); |
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Understand how the notion of layering and abstraction apply to the design of computer communication networks; |
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Understand the organisation of the Internet, and how this organisation relates to the OSI seven layer model; |
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Understand the structure and function of the OSI seven layer model of computer networks; |
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Understand the principles of the key protocols that govern the Internet. |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 3 lectures per week for 10 weeks |
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Laboratory Work - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
3 lectures per week for 10 weeks
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Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 120 | Semester 1 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) 2 (sets of) assessment tasks This work is not marked anonymously. Written examination |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 24 hours for all CAs | 1 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit Exam only. |
Coursework | 24 hours for all CAs | 1 | 80 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit Exam only. |
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: |