Module manager: Dr David Head
Email: d.head@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The internet and other computer networks are an inescapable part of modern day life. Network devices form the physical infrastructure and network protocols define the means of communications. As trends in Computer Science are tending towards massively parallel computer systems it becomes more important that Computer Science practitioners have a solid foundation in network architecture, network programming and network security. This module introduces the protocols, hardware and architectures used in computer networks and will provide students with the opportunity to develop network application.
This module provides the fundamental understanding of network programming, network architecture and security consideration of network applications.
On successful completion of this module a student will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. describe the key components of a computer network.
2. design, implement and test network protocols and applications.
3. evaluate network protocols in terms of efficiency and security.
4. select appropriate network protocols for specific applications.
This module covers the following 3 topic areas:
- Network programming: design patterns and network protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP and POP3).
- Network architecture: local area networks, metropolitan area networks, wide area networks, OSI model.
- Network infrastructure: Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n, network devices (switches, routers and access points).
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Private study hours | 58 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Short coding exercise will be distributed in Week 3 with feedback prior to submission of the coursework. This will allow students to practice their Java networking coding prior to the summative coursework.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Coursework 1 | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70 | |
This module will be reassessed by examination only.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 9/25/2024
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