COM6063 Network and Internetwork Architectures

Aims/Description: This module introduces the principles of computer networks and internetworks, together with relevant background material on computer architecture. The emphasis of the module is on the concepts and design issues related to layered communication protocol architectures, local area networks and internetworking (especially the internet protocol suite), with a particular focus on the issues of network security, capacity and reliability, and the mathematical models underlying these.

Restrictions on availability: This module assumes students already have some knowledge of basic algebra

Staff Contact: GOTOH YOSHIHIKO

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem solving, Independent Study

Assessment: Formal Exam, Course work

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