Module Title |
Computer Networks 2
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Module Code |
CA304
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School |
School of Computing
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Mr Brian Stone | Office Number | L2.45 |
Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This course builds in the foundations laid in CA217, the operation of Local Area Networks and the Internet. Students will be proficient in programming in a TCP/IP networking environment and have an appreciation of the choices available in the adoption of various up to date networking technologies.
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Learning Outcomes
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See Aims..
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
12
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Networks II
· TELECOMMS FEATURES
ISDN
WAP
· NETWORK PROGRAMMING
UNIX Sockets (TCP & UDP) in C & C++
Java Network Programming
Client\Server architectures
RPC, RMI and CORBA
· HIGH SPEED NETWORKS
ATM
Gigabit Ethernet
FDDI
DQDB
· SNMP
ASN.1
Management programming
Web based applications
· DHTML
E-commerce & Security
Servlets & Applets
Web servers.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Computer Networks , Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall
Course notes on public directory , ,
Unix Network Programming , Stevens,W. Richard, Prentice Hall
Supplementary
Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems , Halsall, Addison
Wesley
TCP/IP Illustrated , Stevens, Addison Wesley
Network Programming in Windows NT , Sinha, Addison Wesley
Various URLs as given in course notes , ,
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CASE | BSc in Computer Applications (Sft.Eng.) |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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