2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC5471M Data Communications and Network Security

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Andrew H. Kemp
Email: A.H.Kemp@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Module replaces

ELEC 5470M Data Communications and Sensor Networks

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of data communications networks, their use in a range of applications, and network security measures.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles behind the organisation and operation of communications networks;
- apply appropriate models to the analysis of communication systems, including a variety of network architectures and protocols;
- apply mathematical methods and modelling techniques to the analysis of communications networks and understand basic mechanisms for network flow control via the study of local area networks;
- appreciate the importance of routing and congestion control, eg in relation to wide area and global networks;
- appreciate the security issues associated with communications networks and understand the principles of network security protection
- understand high level protocols and more advanced systems with current and next generation technology;
- contribute to strategic planning, systems implementation and operation of data communications and sensor networks.

Syllabus

- The ISO/OSI 7-layer model, and TCP/IP structure. The use of layering, protocols, interfaces etc.
- Data types, data communications, and networking terminology.
- Data link control, particularly error control methods such as detection and correction, (parity checks, checksumming, CRC, - ARQ, sequence numbers), flow control, address resolution and wireless LANs.
- The network layer, IP datagrams, fragmentation and reassembly, IP addresses, routing principles (link-state, distance vector), Internet routing and QoS support.
- TCP/IP provision and IPv6 (and IPv6 and IPv4 interoperability) and mobility.
- Basics of network security.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Practical	4	2.00	8.00
Tutorial	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Reading lecture notes & textbook. Background reading/research. Preparation for tutorials & lab work. Use of on-line lab resources and packet sniffer software. Composing lab report. Practice exam questions & revision for exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Tutorials, laboratory work.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Project report - Software Network Security Practical	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

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Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr 00 mins	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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