Communication architecture and network protocol layering.
Network hardware - local area networks and wide area networks with consideration of alternative methods and newer communication technologies such as ISDN, ATM, wireless and cellular networking technology, and satellite networks.
LAN Topologies (e.g. bus, ring, star), LAN standards (e.g. IEEE802.x series).
Network Protocols - hierarchical protocol layer models. The ISO OSI model (layers 1-7). General concepts of routing, flow control and error recovery.
Internetworking - principal concepts and architecture of heterogeneous networks and internetworking protocols such as ARP, HTTP, ICMP, IP, TCP and UDP.
WAN technologies and services (e.g. leased lines, ISDN, Frame Relay)
Application-layer software (e.g. e-mail, FTP, Web browsers and Web servers)
Network management (e.g. network management categories, SNMP, MIB, RMON)

Coursework 100% consisting of:
Class Test, 50 minutes 30% - learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Project - Report on a networking case study using network simulation software such as Opnet or Packet Tracer, weighted at 70%. Learning outcome 4

Lectures 2 hours per week, tutorial/practical 2 hours per week, directed reading and research. The practicals will go through exercises that will help students to understand and give practical application to the lecture material.
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Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie, Morgan Kaufmann, 5th Ed, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-12-385059-1
Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetherall, Pearson, 5th Ed (International Ed), 2010, ISBN: 978-0132553179
Network Simulation Experiment Manual, Aboelela et. al., Morgan Kaufmann, 3rd Ed, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-012382106
Communications and Networking: An Introduction, John Cowley, Springer, 2007, ISBN: 1-84628-488-0

Standard network laboratory facilities.
Network simulation software such as Opent or Packet Tracer

Students must be registered on the special programme run for EFREI.