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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

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