| Module Code: |
H7ACN |
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Long Title
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Advanced Computer Networks
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Title
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Advanced Computer Networks
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Author: |
Alex Courtney |
| Departments: |
School of Computing
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Master’s degree in computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
To explain, analyse and program with the advanced topics in the application and transport layer |
| LO2 |
To identify, discuss and practically experiment with the concepts underlying IPv4 and IPv6 protocol, and their main characteristics and functionality |
| LO3 |
To assess and experiment the current QoS architectures and mechanisms, and the QoS support challenges in future networks |
| LO4 |
To analyse and evaluate the performance of different wired and wireless media access control protocols. |
| LO5 |
Compare and contrast different mobile communications generations |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
| Entry requirements |
Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Computing.
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Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Advanced Topics in Application Layer
Application Layer Principles. DNS. HTTP and Web
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Advanced topics in transport Layer
Multiplexing and Demultiplexing. Flow Control in TCP. Congestion Control in TCP Tahoe, TCP Reno, TCP NewReno and TCP Vegas.
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Socket Programming
TCP Socket Programming
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Advanced topics in transport layer (continued)
TCP Sync Attack. SCTP Overview: multi-streaming and multi-homing
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IPv6 Internetworking and Mobility
Internetworking with IPv6. IPv6 extensions and functionality
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IPv6 Internetworking and Mobility (continued)
Routing advances. Mobile IP networking. Micro and macro mobility
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IP Convergence and QoS
Service integration. Quality of Service (QoS): IntServ, DiffServ and end-to-end QoS. Service contracts. Services specification, configuration and management.
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Self-Organizing Networks
Ad-hoc, sensors and mesh networks; . MAC protocols in wireless networks
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Self-Organizing Networks (continued)
Transport protocols, quality of service and security mechanisms for Self-Organizing Networks
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Mobile Communications Systems
2nd Generation - GSM • 2.5 Generation – GPRS and EDGE • 3rd Generation – UMTS and HSPA• 4th Generation – WiMAX, Long-Term Evolution (LTE) • 5th Generation
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Next generation networking: Motivation and Challenges
Emerging topics in next generation networking such as Software defined networking (SDN), Network function virtualization (NFV), Information Centric Networking (ICN), cloud and fog computing
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Revision Week
Revision of all the above topics
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Assessment | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Formative Assessment |
% of total: |
Non-Marked |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
Yes |
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment will be provided on the in-class individual or group activities. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
40 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Students will be presented with a number of in-class lab problems and will be required to apply advanced computer networking principles and techniques to solve the problems |
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| End of Module Assessment |
| Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
60 |
| Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
The students have to appear for the final terminal examination. |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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Reassessment Description
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) |
24 |
Every Week |
24.00 |
| Tutorial |
Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) |
12 |
Every Week |
12.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent learning (hours) |
89 |
Every Week |
89.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
36.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Kurose, J. R.. (2016), Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, Global Edition, Harlow, United Kingdom.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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K. Daniel Wong. (2012), Fundamentals of Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies, John Wiley & Sons, p.540, [ISBN: 9780470565445].
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James Kurose,Keith Ross. Computer Networking, [ISBN: 9781292153599].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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