Module Specification |
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 | Communications Networks | ||
Code | ELEC461 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor AJ Marshall Electrical Engineering and Electronics Alan.Marshall@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the principles of communications networks, their components and protocols. To provide students with the tools and techniques to analyse the performance of the main communications protocols, including: link layer, MAC layer, Network Layer (IP) including the main routing protocols, the transport control protocol (TCP), and basic packet queuing theory. To provide an overview of the main topic areas in network/Cyber secuity including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, key ciphers and applied cryptogrphy, and secure sockets layer (SSL). |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and Understanding:On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:- The structure of communications networks and how these can be described and analysed using standard reference models (OSI, TCP/IP).- The common protocols used over the major wired and wireless networks, and ther Interent. - The concept of quality of service (QoS) as applied to networks, and the techniques for implementing it.- The essential parts of an Interent router and the main routing protocols used over the Interent |
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(LO2) Intellectual Abilities: On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the above topics to: - Design and analyse communications networks - Analyse the behaviour, and predict the performance of the communications protocols they have learned. - Analyse and predict the behaviour of queues in packet switched networks. - Analyse and predict the performance of common Internet routing algorithms when applied to differnt network topologies. - Analyse QoS for communications networks. - |
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(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Independent learning Problem solving and design skills |
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(S2) Practical Skills:On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:- General mathematical and IT skills.- The ability to analyse and configure networks and protocols. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction Physical Layer of Communication Networks Data Link Layer of Communication Networks MAC Sublayer of Communication Networks Network Layer of Communication Networks Transport Layer of Communication Networks Packet Switching and Queuing Theory Application Layer of Communication Networks |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials (b) Fully online delivery and assessment Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials (c) Sta
ndard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
3 |
43 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 107 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(461) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 3 | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |