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Postgraduate Course: Computer Networking (Level 11) (INFR11049)

Course Outline
School	School of Informatics	College	College of Science and Engineering
Course type	Standard	Availability	Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Credits	10
Home subject area	Informatics	Other subject area	None
Course website	http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/teaching/courses/cn
Course description	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	Students MUST have passed: Computer Communications and Networks (INFR09027)	Co-requisites	It is RECOMMENDED that students also take Distributed Systems (Level 11) (INFR11022)
Prohibited Combinations	Students MUST NOT also be taking Computer Networking (Level 10) (INFR10011)	Other requirements	For Informatics PG and final year MInf students only, or by special permission of the School. Students are also assumed to have basic knowledge of Java programming.
Additional Costs	None

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites	None
Prospectus website	http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses

Course Delivery Information

Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)						WebCT enabled: No		Quota: None
Location	Activity	Description	Weeks	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Central	Lecture		1-11				10:00 - 10:50
Central	Lecture		1-11	10:00 - 10:50
First Class	Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Room 7.01, David Hume Tower

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge of key concepts, protocols and algorithms in networking. 2 - An understanding of the complexity of networks, their structure and utility. 3 - An insight into likely future developments in the field of networking. 4 - The ability to write and present clear and concise descriptions of complex issues.

Assessment Information
Written Examination 75 Assessed Assignments 25 Oral Presentations 0 Assessment One submission is required. This will be an in-depth technical report on a topic of protocols and software that enables convergence in all-IP networks in the telecommunications industry. If delivered in semester 1, this course will have an option for semester 1 only visiting undergraduate students, providing assessment prior to the end of the calendar year.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information

Special Arrangements
Not entered

Contacts
Course organiser	Dr Michael Rovatsos Tel: (0131 6)51 3263 Email: mrovatso@inf.ed.ac.uk	Course secretary	Miss Kate Weston Tel: (0131 6)50 2701 Email: Kate.Weston@ed.ac.uk

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