COS730 – Department Of Computer Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE 730 - COS 730

Faculty	Natural Sciences
Home Department	Computer Science
Module Topic	Advanced Computer Networks
Generic Module Name	Computer Science 730
Alpha-numeric Code	COS730
NQF Level	8
NQF Credit Value	15
Duration	Semester
Proposed semester to be offered.	First Semester
Programmes in which the module will be offered	BSc Hons (Computer Science) (3735)
Year level	1
Main Outcomes	On completion of this module, students should be able to: Be knowledgeable of fundamental data link protocol theoretical concepts. Be able to set up, monitor, manage, secure and evaluate the performance of networks deployed. Be able to use different topologies. Be able to apply these techniques to other network topologies and technologies.
Main Content	Detailed exploration of a data link layer protocol from the TCP/IP stack; Routing and bridging; Advanced topologies and networking including dynamic routing; TCP/IP security; Traffic control and performance; Network monitoring.
Pre-requisite modules	None
Co-requisite modules	None
Prohibited module Combination	None
Breakdown of Learning Time	Hours	Timetable Requirement per week		Other teaching modes that does not require time-table
Contact with lecturer: / tutor:	0	Lectures p.w.	3
Assignments & tasks:	122	Practicals p.w.	2
Practicals:	0	Tutorials p.w.	0
Tutorials:	0
Tests & Examinations:	0
Selfstudy:	28
Other:	0
Total Learning Time	150
Methods of Student Assessment	Continuous Assessment (CA): 100% Final Assessment (FA): 0%
Assessment Module type	Continuous Assessment (CA)

COMPUTER SCIENCE 730 -COS730

Faculty	Natural Sciences
Home Department	Computer Science
Module Topic	Advanced Computer Networks
Generic Module Name	Computer Science 730
Alpha-numeric Code	COS730
NQF Level	8
NQF Credit Value	15
Duration	Semester
Proposed semester to be offered.	First
Programmes in which the module will be offered	BSc Hons (Computer Science) (3735)
Year level	1
Main Outcomes	On completion of this module, students should be able to: Be knowledgeable of fundamental data link protocol theoretical concepts. Be able to set up, monitor, manage, secure and evaluate the performance of networks deployed. Be able to use different topologies. Be able to apply these techniques to other network topologies and technologies.
Main Content	Detailed exploration of a data link layer protocol from the TCP/IP stack; Routing and bridging; Advanced topologies and networking including dynamic routing; TCP/IP security; Traffic control and performance; Network monitoring.
Pre-requisite modules	None
Co-requisite modules	None
Prohibited module Combination	None
Breakdown of Learning Time	Hours	Timetable Requirement per week		Other teaching modes that does not require time-table
Contact with lecturer: / tutor:	0	Lectures p.w.	6
Assignments & tasks:	122	Practicals p.w.	0
Practicals:	0	Tutorials p.w.	0
Tutorials:	0
Tests & Examinations:	0
Selfstudy:	0
Other:	0
Total Learning Time	122
Methods of Student Assessment	Continuous Assessment (CA): 100% Final Assessment (FA): 0%
Assessment Module type	Continuous Assessment