Course Catalogue - Computer Communications and Networks (INFR10074) THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2020/2021 Information in the Degree Programme Tables may still be subject to change in response to Covid-19 University Homepage DRPS Homepage DRPS Search DRPS Contact DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Informatics : Informatics Undergraduate Course: Computer Communications and Networks (INFR10074) Course Outline School School of Informatics College College of Science and Engineering Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Availability Available to all students SCQF Credits 20 ECTS Credits 10 Summary This is a comprehensive first course in Computer Communications and Networks, focusing on fundamental concepts, principles and techniques. The course will introduce basic networking concepts, including: protocol, network architecture, reference models, layering, service, interface, multiplexing, switching and standards. An overview of digital communication from the perspective of computer networking will also be provided. Topics covered in this course include: Internet (TCP/IP) architecture and protocols, network applications, congestion/flow/error control, routing and internetworking, data link protocols, error detection and correction, channel allocation and multiple access protocols, communication media and selected topics in wireless and data centre networks. It will cover recent advances in network control and management architectures by introducing the concepts of software-defined networking (SDN) and network (function) virtualisation. Students taking this course will gain hands-on experience in network programming using the socket API; network traffic/protocol analysis; and on assessment of alternative networked systems and architectures. Course description * Introduction to Computer Networking and the Internet * Digital Communication Basics * The Application Layer with comprehensive treatment of networked applications (incl. multimedia data and applications) * The Transport Layer * The Network Layer * The Data Link Layer * The Medium Access Control Sub-Layer * The Physical Layer * Software-defined networking (SDN) * Network virtualisation and network function virtualisation (NFV) * Network management * Introduction to data centre and wireless networks * Overview and selected aspects of network security Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students) Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited Combinations Other requirements This course is open to all Informatics students including those on joint degrees. For external students where this course is not listed in your DPT, please seek special permission from the course organiser. Students are also assumed to have basic programming expertise on Unix-type systems (e.g. Linux). Basic knowledge of operating systems would be helpful. Information for Visiting Students Pre-requisites None High Demand Course? Yes Course Delivery Information Academic year 2020/21, Available to all students (SV1) Quota: None Course Start Semester 2 Timetable Timetable Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 166 ) Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 % Additional Information (Assessment) Assessment will be through biweekly online quizzes and three practical assignments. Biweekly quizzes contribute to 25% of the course mark. Practical assignments, making up the rest of the course mark (75%), target hands-on experience on design, implementation, measurement and analysis of networked systems and protocols. Feedback Not entered No Exam Information Learning Outcomes On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Explain key networking concepts, principles, design issues and techniques at all protocol layers. Contrast between different types of networks (e.g., wide area networks vs. local area networks, wired vs. wireless) in terms of their characteristics and protocols used. Describe different types of networked applications and what underlying network protocols are needed to meet their diverse requirements. Distinguish between control and data planes in computer networks, and their corresponding architectures in real-world networks (including the Internet). Understand reliable transport protocols and networked system architectures via implementation using Socket APIs, measurement and analysis. Reading List * J.F. Kurose and K.W. Ross, "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach", 7th Edition, Pearson Education, 2017 * L.L. Peterson and B.S. Davie, "Computer Networks: A Systems Approach", 5th Edition, Morgan Kaufmann, 2012 * A.S. Tanenbaum and D.J. Wetherall, "Computer Networks", 5th Edition, Pearson Education, 2011 Additional Information Graduate Attributes and Skills Characteristic 1: Knowledge and Understanding (Level 10) Characteristic 2: Practice: Applied Knowledge, Skills and Understanding (Level 10) Characteristic 3: Generic Cognitive Skills (Level 8) Characteristic 4: Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills (Level 5) Special Arrangements This course is open to all Informatics students including those on joint degrees. For external students where this course is not listed in your DPT, please seek special permission from the course organiser. Students are also assumed to have basic programming expertise on Unix-type systems (e.g. Linux). Basic knowledge of operating systems would be helpful. Keywords Computer communications,computer networks Contacts Course organiser Dr Mahesh Marina Tel: (0131 6)50 5125 Email: mahesh@ed.ac.uk Course secretary Mrs Michelle Bain Tel: (0131 6)51 7607 Email: michelle.bain@ed.ac.uk Navigation Help & Information Home Introduction Glossary Search DPTs and Courses Regulations Regulations Degree Programmes Introduction Browse DPTs Courses Introduction Humanities and Social Science Science and Engineering Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Other Information Combined Course Timetable Prospectuses Important Information Privacy & cookies © Copyright 2020 The University of Edinburgh - 11 February 2021 4:18 am
