Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7552WCSST-JAN-PAR
Aims
To develop an extensive knowledge of network architectures and the protocols which are used therein.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Model and critically evaluate complex network scenarios
2.
Critically evaluate aspects of network architecture and design
3.
Analyse complex network performance issues
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction: applications of networks, network functions, protocols and layering, network architectures, layer models, circuit and packet switching.
Physical and data link layers; protocols and functionality, Medium Access Control (MAC), Local Area Networking, e.g. Ethernet.
User applications: Performance requirements – Bandwidth, Errors, Delay, Jitter
QoS implementations - DiffServ, IntServ, MPLS
Multiple Access – Random, Reservation, Polling, Tokens
Network Routing – Static, dynamic, DVP, LSP
Network Management – FCAPS; MIBs, SNMP, Architecture
Security – Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.
Wide Area and Access Networks – e.g. ADSL, SDH
Internet – Architecture, IP, UDP, TCP, Internet application layers,
Mobile Networks – Architecture, capacity, protocols, function distribution e.g.
3G/4G/5G
Additional Information:This module provides the student with an extensive knowledge of the concepts of networks, protocols and the environments in which they operate.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
4. Quality Education
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production