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Module Title Computer Networks 2
Module Code CA304
School School of Computing

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Module Co-ordinatorMr Brian StoneOffice NumberL2.45
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Builds in the foundations of CA169. Students will program in a TCP/IP networking environment and have an appreciation of the choices available in the adoption of various up to date networking technologies within the TCP\IP framework.

Learning Outcomes

1. Provide an overall picture of how a computer may be integrated into a LAN and on into the Internet, from the point of view of the hardware required to do so and the software requirements.
2. Distinguish between the various LAN technologies in use today, including the characteristics of the hardware and software components and the modes of operation of each.
3. Appreciate the complexity of the construction of robust and non robust communications protocols and how issues such as latency, error detection and error correction are dealt with.
4. Develop software using sockets for communications across a TCP\IP based internet.
5. Implement some of the common cryptographic techniques use to securely exchange information across a network.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory12No Description
Lecture24No Description
Fieldwork53Independent Learning
Fieldwork36Completion of guided/structured project work.
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Networks II

NETWORK PROGRAMMING: UNIX Sockets (TCP & UDP) in C & C++, Java.

Features of Local Area Networks, wirred and wireless.

Introduction to symmetric and public key cryptography. Basic operation of crypto systems, digital signatures, key sharing, authentication and non repudiation. Introduction to DES, Diffie Hellman and RSA. Features of network security.

Role of the client protocols within the TCP\IP suite. Analysis of network traffic, TCP\IP, SYN, traffic as well as DHCP, ICMP, ARP and DNS traffic

Subnetting and Supernetting IP V4 addresses,practice and practicalities.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

    Other Resources

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