Systems & Devices 4: Networking - COM00061H

Department: Computer Science
Credit value: 20 credits
Credit level: H
Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module summary

This module introduces students to the core concepts of computer networking through a series of labs. Based on this knowledge, students will learn to apply the concepts of networking to Internet of Things through an extended project.

Related modules

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 1 2023-24

Module aims

This module introduces students to the core concepts of computer networking. It starts by covering the layered network model and discusses the utility and motivation for such an approach. Services that are layered on this model (such as UNIX sockets, DNS, TCP, IP) are detailed and students will develop software to experiment with these features. Based on this knowledge, students will learn to apply the concepts of networking to Internet of Things through an extended project. After taking this module, students will have an understanding of how all kinds of computer networks, including the Internet, are created and they will have applied the concepts to Internet of Things.

Module learning outcomes

Be able to articulate the motivation behind the layered network model
Develop software using OS-level networking concepts (i.e. sockets) to communicate with other systems.
Demonstrate understanding of networked architectures, how they are integrated into an operating system, and develop simple applications using this knowledge.
Apply the concepts of networks to the domain of Internet of Things.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	50
Essay/coursework	50

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

Feedback is provided through work in practical sessions, and after the final assessment as per normal University guidelines.

Resit is by resubmission.

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	50
Essay/coursework	50

Module feedback