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 |
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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
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Be able to articulate the motivation behind the layered network model
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Develop software using OS-level networking concepts (i.e. sockets) to communicate with other systems.
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Demonstrate understanding of networked architectures, how they are integrated into an operating system, and develop simple applications using this knowledge.
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Apply the concepts of networks to the domain of Internet of Things.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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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 |
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Essay/coursework | 50 |
Essay/coursework | 50 |
Module feedback
Feedback is provided through work in practical sessions, and after the final assessment as per normal University guidelines.
Indicative reading
Kevin R Fall, W Richard Stevens, TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The protocols, Addison Wesley, 2012
Andrew Tannenbaum, Computer Networks, Prentice Hall, 2002