Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Idris Skloul Ibrahim (Edinburgh).
Aims:
Introduction to industrial data communications and computer networking
Understanding of the structure of the Internet
Understanding of the concepts of connection-oriented and connectionless communication, and of practical principles of
computer network protocols.
Detailed Information
Pre-requisite course(s): F27CX Introduction to Computer Systems (GA) & F28IR Internet Technologies 2 (GA) .
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: AY.
Syllabus:
OSI and Internet reference models.
• Link level communications, data transparency, error detection, sliding window protocols.
• Network layer protocols, IP, ICMP
• Network routing
• Routers
• Transport protocols, TCP, UDP
• TCP Congestion control
Learning Outcomes: Subject Mastery
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles pertaining to
computer network protocols.
• Appreciate necessity for formal specification and verification of protocols.
• Appreciate the complexity of network infrastructure and its sensitivity to parameter choices
Assessment Methods: Due to covid, assessment methods for Academic Year 2021-22 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.