Computer Networking (Level 10) (U01957)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : INF-4-CN

Computer networking is a major area of interest in practical computer science. This course aims to give students a perspective on the many and diverse techniques and structures used in communications networks. Additionally it covers recent developments in the area and future trends

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Computer Communications Successful completion of Year 3 of an Informatics Single or Combined Honours Degree, or equivalent by permission of the School. Students are also assumed to have basic knowledge of Java programming.

? Co-requisites : This course can form a coherent match with the Distributed Systems course.

? Prohibited combinations : Computer Networking (Level 11)

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Computer Networking (Level 10) (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))
Computer Networking (Level 10) (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Computer Science, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Other subject areas

Net-Centric Computing, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
25/09/2008	10:00	10:50	Room 4.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Knowledge of key concepts, protocols and algorithms in networking.
- An understanding of the complexity of networks, their structure and utility.
- The ability to apply their knowledge to networking applications and to network infrastructure and management.
- The ability to write and present clear and concise descriptions of complex issues.