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Core Module Information
Module title: Network Communications and Analysis
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSN09114
Module leader: Isam Wadhaj
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology; Cisco CCNA; AND Pre-requisite: [Module CSN08102] Practical Networks 2
Description of module content:

1. Introduction to wireless transmission2. Data link control – error detection and correction3. Introduction to network simulation tools.4. Wireless MAC & Mobile Ad-hoc Networks5. Network programming and discrete event simulation.6. Concepts of software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualisation.7. Introduction to wireless sensor and IoT communications8. Introduction to Wireless Mesh Routing Protocols9. High Mobility Networks
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess the mechanisms and principles of wireless network systems.

LO2: Demonstrate understanding of network simulator techniques.

LO3: Develop students’ skills into the basic concepts of mobility wireless networks.

LO4: Investigate and evaluate the applications of different wireless technologies.

LO5: Understand the concepts of software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualisation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Isam Wadhaj
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Groupwork (Scheduled) 12 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 142 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 25 1,2 7 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Report 25 3,4,5 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1,3,4,5 14/15 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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