Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module COMP2211: NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS
Department: Computer Science
COMP2211: NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2015/16 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Computer Systems AND Introduction to Programming
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To extend students' understanding of the principles and practices of programming and using different computer systems.
Content
- Distributed Systems: Technologies for coordinating a collection of networked systems and resources to work as a single large system, which include system architectures, distributed system programming, data replication, fault tolerance and load distribution.
- Networks: Technologies in supporting data communications, which include network addressing and routing methodologies, socket programming, network architectures, multimedia content transmission and network security.
- Databases: Design and query of relational databases, in addition to normalisation techniques and aspects of relational algebra
- Compiler Design: Foundations of compiler theory and techniques for lexical analysis, syntax analysis and semantic analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- an understanding of the technologies used in setting up, supporting and using various computer networks and systems
- an understanding of using suitable programming principles and applications in computer networks and systems to solve practical problems
Subject-specific Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to implement, work with and reason about different types of computer systems
- an ability to apply the core principles and use specific software tools related to data representation, network communication and distributed programming
Key Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate technical information in a scientific fashion.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures enable the students to learn new material relevant to computer systems and networks, and the methodologies of the subject area.
- Practical classes enable the students to put into practice learning from lectures and strengthen their understanding through application.
- Formative and summative assessments assess the application of methods and techniques, and examinations in addition assess an understanding of core concepts.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lectures | 44 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 44 | |
| practical classes | 22 | 1 per week | 2 hours | 44 | ■ |
| preparation and reading | 112 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 34% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Practical work | 100% | Yes | |
Formative Assessment:
Example formative exercises are given during the course.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University