Aims:
To introduce computer network architecture, protocol design and develop design network application systems skills
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisites: none.
Location: ALP.
Semester: 1.
Syllabus:
Course requirements and layered architecture
Composition and communication of the transmission system
Principle of frequency division multiplexing, multipoint access, CSMA/CD
Wireless access, IEEE 802.11
Basic problems of routing, OSPF and RIP
Principle and implementation of TCP
Design and implementation of network applications
Learning Outcomes: Subject Mastery
Understanding computer network architecture and its design principle
Ability to design network protocol
Ability to design innovative web application system
Learning Outcomes: Personal Abilities
Ability to learn independently and work in teams
Communication skills and international perspective
Assessment Methods: Due to covid, assessment methods for Academic Year 2020-21 may vary from those noted on the official course descriptor. Please see the Computer Science Course Weightings and the Maths Course Weightings for 2020-21 Semester 1 assessment methods.
SCQF Level: 9.
Credits: 15.