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COMP30040

Academic Year 2025/2026

Networks and Internet Systems (COMP30040)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor John Murphy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 of the fundamental challenges in networking

Indicative Module Content:

Switching, Network Basics, Internet, Physical and Datalink Layers, Datalink Flow and Error Control, Routing

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

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 continuous assessment throughout the term and with a final exam. If students are permitted to use generative AI tools in assignments or the exam, that will be indicated in the assignment specification.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP20320 - Computer Networking


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): This will cover the whole of the module content End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
45
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: These are the set of in-class tests Week 4, Week 7, Week 10 Graded No
55
 No

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 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 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Thurs 14:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 11:50
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