COMP20320 Computer Networking

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces the OSI 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. There will be a few hot topics included each year.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand the different parts of the OSI stack
2. Be familiar with most of the main topics in networking
3. Have practical experience in the network laboratory exercises

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Laboratories

24
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is based around an introduction to networks that is broad and is assessed by a final exam, as well as a practical element assessed in weekly labs done individually. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
COMP10040 - Intro to Comp Architecture

Incompatibles:
COMP30040 - Networks and Internet Systems


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Practicals during the term and in-class test or tests Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The grading is made available for each of the lab elements as soon as possible post event to help them prepare for the next.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 14:00 - 15:50
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 Fri 14:00 - 15:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 6, 7, 10 Fri 14:00 - 15:50
Autumn