Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs

24 hours lectures / 24 hours labs / tutorial
(1:n)1 (1:20)2
The students will undertake individual self-directed research into the topics covered in the form of literature reviews and other research techniques accessing journals, papers etc from a variety of sources.

This module aims to provide a coherent review of some of the state-of-the-art techniques which influences the future development of a wide range of applications in computer networking. The principles, capabilities, limitations and applications of various topics will be covered. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Security
- Wireless
- Storage Area
- Service Provider

1) Assignment contributing 50% of the overall module mark which will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2
2) Written case study contributing 50% o the overall module which will assess learning outcomes 3 and 4, word limit of 3000 words

Prior study of modules incorporating network programming

A variety of research papers and publications as dictated by the learning strategy.