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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module COMP40415: THE INTERNET
Department: Computer Science
COMP40415: THE INTERNET
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 15 | Not available in 2015/2016 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The purpose of this module is to introduce the issues surrounding the Internet. These issues range from the technological through to the social and cultural.
Content
- ownership and administration;
- technology;
- servers;
- information and its structure;
- security;
- protocols.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- to understand the basic issues surrounding the Internet;
- to understand how security impinges upon data in the Internet;
Subject-specific Skills
- to have gained experience of handling and structuring data within the context of the Internet.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecturing demonstrates what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples. Problem classes through practicals provide assessment (both formative and summative) to guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills. Tutorials provide active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 6 | 1st 2 weeks | 2 hour | 12 | Yes |
| Tutorials | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | Yes | |
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Coursework | 100% |
Formative Assessment
A formative assignment will be given in the second week of the module.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.