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COMP2001J

Academic Year 2021/2022

Computer Networks (COMP2001J)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Shen Wang
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

67
Lectures

32
Laboratories

26
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures and lab work

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Practicals and Lab Exams Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
40
 No
Examination: Final Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No
60
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Seán Russell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Jiaying Guo Tutor
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