Unit name | Computer Networks |
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Unit code | COMS12500 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Calway |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of computer networking, the issues involved in creating networks and how contemporary networks are composed. Starting with information theory, it shows how networks can be analysed, created, used, and how information flowing across them can be optimised and protected against loss.
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
20h lectures, 20h labs
Assessment will be based on a 2-hour written exam (100%) which will assess the students knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the unit.