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CSY1017 Computer Communications

CSY1017 Computer Communications. Introduction to module. Objectives. 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

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CSY1017 Computer Communications

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  1. CSY1017 Computer Communications Introduction to module CSY1017-Computer Communications

  2. Objectives • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  3. Module Tutors • Rashmi Dravid • Tel: 01604 893338 • rashmi.dravid@northampton.ac.uk • Dr. Ali Al-Sherbaz • 01604 893182 • ali.al-sherbaz@northampton.ac.uk CSY1017-Computer Communications

  4. What is this course about? • 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 Communications

  5. Module Delivery • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  6. Module Assessment • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  7. Cisco Certification • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  8. Course Details • Weekly work on the NILE • Lecture Notes • Lab work • Useful Reading resources • Links to relevant CCNA chapters • Course details on the module webpage CSY1017-Computer Communications

  9. Recommended Text Books Available at Avenue Library 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  10. Housekeeping - Expectation from students • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  11. Professional Networking • 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 CSY1017-Computer Communications

  12. CSY1017 Computer Communications Questions? CSY1017-Computer Communications

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