COMP2009J Computer Networks (S/E)

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module introduces the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) networking stack to students, and goes
through the various layers in detail. The topics covered include: network Types, functions, topologies,
transmissions, switching, routing, management, reference models, architectures, protocols and
standards; network user applications; flow and congestion control strategies; design and implementation considerations; use in Internet systems.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to understand the different parts of the
OSI stack; be familiar with the principle topics and issues in computer networking and be capable
of demonstrating knowledge of the basics of network programming.

Indicative Module Content:

Network types, topologies, and protocols
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) networking stack
TCP/IP model
Transmissions, Switching, Routing
Management and Congestion Control strategies

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

67
Lectures

32
Laboratories

26
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Active/task-based learning
Reflective learning
Lab/studio work
Enquiry & problem-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Computer Networks (6th Edition)
ISBN-10: 0132126958 | ISBN-13: 978-0132126953