COMP2009J Computer Networks (S/E)

Academic Year 2021/2022

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
Lectures

32
Laboratories

26
Autonomous Student Learning

67
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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Final Module Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Continuous Assessment: Graded Assignments Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

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