Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS | ||
Code | CKIT505 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To provide a critical understanding of the theory and practice computer communications and networks. 2. To provide students with the essential knowledge that they would require should they wish to take up a career in network administration/management. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A critical understanding of the theory and practice of computer communications. |
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(LO2) A critical understanding of the protocols, services and utilities that permit Internet access. |
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(LO3) An understanding of the challenges and issues associated with multimedia networking and the mechanism that may be employed to address them. |
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(LO4) An understanding of the processes required to secure information travelling along communication links. |
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(LO5) An understanding of the primary duties of network administration/management and the tools that may be employed to support these duties. |
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(S1) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
Syllabus |
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Week 1: Computer Network and the Internet Week 2: Application Layer Week 3: Transport Layer Week 4: The Network Layer Week 5: The Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs Week 6: Wireless and Mobile Networks/Multimedia Networking Week 7: Security in Computer Networks Week 8: Network Management |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weekly Coursework As | 50 | ||||
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |