2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

COMP2221 Networks

10 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Dr Mark Walkley
Email: m.a.walkley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Network communication protocols and n-tier architectures. Standard protocols for common networked tasks. The client-server model. Implementation of scalable networked applications.

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to:

-Understand networking concepts, protocols, techniques and technologies
-Understand the 4-layer architecture as an abstraction of networked applications
-Implement networked applications with a client-server architecture
-Design and implement a communication protocol

Learning outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
-demonstrate a broad understanding of the concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features in a range of aspects of the discipline;
-apply generic and subject specific intellectual qualities to standard situations outside the context in which they were originally studied;
-appreciate and employ the main methods of enquiry in the subject and critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry;
-use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information;
-adjust to professional and disciplinary boundaries;
-effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;

Syllabus

Network topology: LANs, MANs, WANs
4-layer architecture: Application, Transport, Internet, Data-link
Wireless and ethernet
Networking devices
Naming schemes, addressing and resource location
Reliability and congestion
Security and encryption
The client-server model
Implementing networked applications

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical Demonstration	10	2.00	20.00
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Private study hours			58.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Coursework and labs.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Implementation task	20.00
Report	Implementation task	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/09/2016

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