| CODE | CIS1104 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Networking | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Computer Information Systems | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit introduces students to the field of computer networking, data transmission principles, OSI layers, routing, Internet protocols, and modern network infrastructures. Study-unit Aims: The aim is to introduce students to the concepts of major network types and develop practical skills needed to comprehend and manage facilities provided by modern networks. The study-unit will emphasize both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - describe different types of network topologies and their practical applications; - distinguish data transmission property types including physical and wireless connectivity; - explain the OSI 7 layer and the functions of each layer; - describe transport layer processes, such as packet transmission, ports and error detection; - explain the operation of network routing and network protocols including TCP/IP; - analyse the role of network services such as DNS, ports and sockets; - describe the evolution and development of networking; - explain the impact of server load balancing using a Facebook case study; - identify the roles of network professionals, including programmers, operators and designers; - explain the principles of network security and data integrity. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - select the most appropriate network topology for specific networking scenarios; - apply the OSI 7 layer model to troubleshoot networking issues; - configure and use key network services such as DNS, ports and sockets; - implement effective data transmission and routing solutions; - update and manage routing tables; - apply basic network security measures to ensure data confidentiality and integrity; - apply shortest path algorithms (e.g. Dijkstra’s) to determine optimal routing paths; - demonstrate practical skills in physical and wireless network connectivity. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (The Morgan Kauffman Series in Networking); 5th Edition, Morgan Kauffman, ISBN-10: 0128182008, ISBN-13: 978-0128182000. - Tanenbaum Andrew S., Computer Networks, Prentice Hall International, ISBN 0-13-394248-1. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Norman Cutajar Clyde Meli (Co-ord.) |
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