Overview

In this unit, you study the fundamentals of telecommunication network protocols by having the Internet's software architecture as its primary focus. Many protocols used in the application, transport, and network layers are examined and analysed. Client-server and peer-to-peer application architectures and their features are compared and contrasted. Reliable communication over … For more content click the Read More button below.

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2025.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

compare and contrast various protocols used in the Internet and contemporary applications

2.

evaluate network tools used to query parts of the Internet infrastructure including name servers, routers, individual hosts, and websites

3.

analyse techniques used for provision of security, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation and message integrity

4.

write client-server applications using Internet protocols.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

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