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Electronics and Computer Science➞Undergraduate

COMP3210 Advanced Computer Networks

Module Overview

This module is designed to be a follow-up module to the Computer Science or ITO second year introductory networking module.

The module is split fairly evenly between two areas, each principlally delivered by a separate lecturer. The wireless part reviews wireless technologies and their application in areas such as sensor networking. The coursework gives students the opportunity to get hands-on experience with wireless networking for small, embedded devices. The other part of the module reviews emerging networking technologies, which might include topics such as future routing protocols, IPv6 transition, and software-defined networking.

Students should consider taking this module if they are interested in learning about networking systems and their architectures in more detail than covered in the introductory module, and exploring emerging topics which are delivered as part of ECS' research-led teaching philosophy.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • Operation of wireless networks
  • Emerging topics in computer networks
  • A range of network architectures and protocols

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Design and critically analyse networking protocols for a range of technologies and scenarios

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Build a wireless networking demonstrator for an embedded system

Syllabus

Wireless networking:

  • Bluetooth, 802.11 standards
  • Information theory, bandwidth, multiple access
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Wireless roaming; eduroam
  • Mobile IPv6; host and network mobility

Emerging networking technologies:

  • Host configuration and service discovery principles
  • Future routing architectures
  • IPv6 deployment scenarios and challenges, IPv6 transition/integration
  • Advanced IP multicast, including IPv6 multicast and SSM
  • Software-defined networking
  • Delay-tolerant networking
  • Future home network architectures
  • IP network management and monitoring
  • Network security; intrusion detection and prevention

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

ActivityDescriptionHours
LectureRegular lecture slots.21
TutorialTutorial support on the coursework and specific lecture topics8
SeminarGuest lectures from industry experts4
TutorialRevision (last teaching week)3

Assessment

Assessment methods

MethodHoursPercentage contribution
Wireless networking for embedded systems-30%
Exam2 hours70%

Referral Method: By examination

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