| Module Title |
Networks & Internet |
| Module Code |
CSC1010 (ITS: CA169) |
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Faculty |
Engineering & Computing |
School |
Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to equip students with the basic knowledge of how local area networks and the Internet work and how they interact. To give them an appreciation of the interaction of the main protocols and the helper protocols combine to provide a hierarchy of communications services.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the infrastructure of the Internet, its organisation and how typical Web applications work, how they use services hidden from the user to provide functionality for applications such as web browsing, email, instant messaging, internet gaming and online shopping.
2. Explain the concept and components of the Internet, its core protocols and the services provided.
3. Distinguish between different network technologies and environments, including the characteristics of the equipment and protocols used to provide connectivity and services in a shared environment.
4. Illustrate the interaction and functionality of key protocols across the TCP/IP stack
5. Explain the role of switching, forwarding and routing in the Internet.
6. Implement and configure diverse network topologies incorporating modern essential services such as DNS, DHCP, and web servers
7. Diagnose and resolve common network connectivity problems.
8. Recognise the risks associated with security on a computer network and have a basic knowledge of the tools available to examine the security status of an internet connected machine.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 10 | Lab-based assignments to give students hands-on experience on how network models (i.e., OSI and TCP/IP) and protocols such as HTTP, DNS, TCP are used in today's networks. | | Assignment Completion | 10 | A project that enables students to be placed in a professionally relevant scenario where they take on the role of network administrators for a mid-sized organisation to build and configure its network using Packet Tracer with most of the essential services. | | Tutorial | 10 | This will cover how to use Packet Tracer to showcase how protocols interact in the TCP/IP protocol suite. | | Independent Study | 48 | No Description | | Online activity | 23 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20128 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mohammed Amine Togou | Module Teacher | Andrew McCarren, Denise Freir, Michael Scriney |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Lab-based assignments (15%), Quiz (10%), and project (25%) | 50% | n/a | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 50% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Behrouz A. Forouzan: 2007, Data Communications and Networking, Huga Media, 1172, 0-07-296775-7
- Stevens, Addison Wesley: 0, Core Essential Computer Networks , Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall Supplementary Data Communications, Supplementary Computer Networks and Open Systems , Halsall, Addison Wesley TCP/IP Illustrated ,,
Articles:
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Other Resources
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