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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2009 - 2010
This information is provisional and subject to change.
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Module Title |
Introduction to Networks & Internet
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Module Code |
CA217
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School |
Computing
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Mark Humphrys | Office Number | L2.25 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This course will lay the foundations for understanding the operation of Local Area Networks and the Internet. Students will be introduced to the operation of networking protocols for LAN and TCP/IP.
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Learning Outcomes
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See Aims.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Introduction to networks
Structure
Standards
Reference models (OSI & TCP/IP)
· Physical layer characteristics
· Signalling & Switching
· Data Link
Framing
Packets & protocol Development
· Network layer & IP Routing
· LAN
IEEE 802, 802.3, 802.5
· TCP/IP
Standards & RFCs
TCP details
IP Addressing and Routing
SLIP, CSLIP & PPP
· Java Socket Programming
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Computer Networks , Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall
Course notes on public directory.
Supplementary
Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems , Halsall, Addison Wesley
Various URLs as given in course notes.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MS | BSc in Mathematical Sciences |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA217 |
| Date of Last Revision | 30-AUG-05 |
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