csy1017-computer communications 1 introduction to module

CSY1017-Computer Communications 1

Introduction to module

Introduction to module Ice Breaker - general discussion

◦How networks impact our daily lives◦ Role of data networking in human networks◦ Opportunities and Challenges posed by

modern computer networks EPIC - Evolving Personalised Information

Construct◦ flash online movie made by Robin Sloan for

the Museum of Media History



• Rashmi Dravid

Tel: 01604 893338

[email protected]

• Dr. Ali Al-Sherbaz

01604 893182

[email protected]

Understanding Principles on How Computers Communicate

Emphasis on Concepts The Internet Model

Types of network Protocols Network Devices Network addressing

Cisco Certification◦ CCNA Exploration

CSY1017-Computer Communications4

Lecture + Lab delivery ◦Lecture – 1 hour Common for all groups

◦Practical – 11/2 hours For individual groups Tutorial Lab-based practical activity Seminar Directed Personal Study


Two elements◦ In-course Assignment: 50%◦ Portfolio of practical assessment: 50%

◦ End of chapter online questions from CCNA-Exploration: Network Fundamentals module

Refer to Assignments under CSY107: Computer Communications module on the NILE


This module objectives of CCNA-Exploration are integrated

Network Fundamentals and part from Routing Protocols and Concepts Access to online curriculum made available

◦ End-of-chapter online assessments posted each week◦ Eleven end-of chapter online exams over academic

term◦ Average score would contribute to second

assessment◦ Practical sheets from CCNA modules adapted to deliver

module objectives End of Module exams made available


Weekly work on the NILE Lecture Notes Lab work Useful Reading resources Links to relevant CCNA chapters

Course details on the module webpage



Compter Networking –

James Kurose and Keith Ross

Addison Wesley, 4th edition

Computer Networks and Internet with Internet Applications

Prentice Hall, Fifth edition

Computer Networks, Fourth edition By Andrew Tannenbaum

Available at Avenue Library

Attendance◦Cause for concern, if < 75% Three stages – stage 1,2,3

Punctuality Engagement with module

◦Active participation during session Collaboration

◦Interact with your peers Commitment

◦Ownership of learning


Meet people with common interests in the subject area

Become member of professional bodies and attend their events◦BCS (British Computer Society) Information posted on webpage

◦IEEE: Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers



Questions?

csy1017-computer communications 1 introduction to module

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modern computer networks

network fundamentals

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ccna exploration

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