Module Details

Module Code: NETW C7022
Full Title: Network Programming
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Michelle Graham
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module introduce students to the theory and practice of network programming.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Implement sockets for clients and servers (TCP and UDP).
MLO2 Describe a range of secure transmission protocols.
MLO3 Explain the structure of the Http protocol and use a range of http verbs to illustrate it's use.
MLO4 Incorporate threading in a network application.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Basic Network Concepts
TCP, and UDP, Client/Server Model, Internet Standards, Latency, Protocol Design.
Streams
Input, Output, Filter, Readers & Writers.
TCP
Protocol, Clients and Servers, Secure Sockets.
UDP
Protocol, clients and servers, datagrams, IP Multicast.
Threads
Running, Returning information, Synchronization, Deadlock, Scheduling, Pools.
Web Protocols
WebSockets, HTTPn.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Project : Client-Server Application
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Written Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Project : Client-Server Application
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Written examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Fundamental concepts, techniques and paradigms for network programming Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Application of network programming techniques Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Textbook readings, sample programs Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Fundamental concepts, techniques and paradigms for network programming Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Application of network programming techniques Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard M Reese. (2015), Learning Network Programming with Java, 1. Packt Publishing, p.292, [ISBN: 978-178588547].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • James Kurose & Keith Ross. (2016), Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-129215359].
  • Elliotte Rusty Harold. (2013), Java Network Programming, 4. O'Reilly, [ISBN: 978-1-4493-5767-2].
  • Ciubotaru, Bogdan, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro. (2013), Advanced Network Programming – Principles and Techniques, 1. Springer.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources