Week 1 - Introduction To Computer Networks Module
Week 1 - Introduction To Computer Networks Module
Computer
Networks
Module Code: COM5014M
Level: 5
Credits: 20
Week 1
Introduction to
Computer
Network
Module
Dr. Hamidreza
Bagheri
Computer Network Concepts, Types, Topologies, and Protocols
Network Security
Content Delivery
OSI Protocols
TCP/IP
Routing
Architecture Security
Teaching and Lab Schedule
Week 1 02.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 1 Week 7 06.11.2024 Teaching & Lab 7
Week 2 09.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 2 Week 8 13.11.2024 Teaching & Lab 8
Week 3 02.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 3 Week 9 20.11.2024 Teaching & Lab 9
Week 4 16.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 4 Week 10 27.11.2024 Teaching & Lab 10
Week 5 23.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 5 Week 11 04.12.2024 Teaching & Lab 11
Week 6 30.10.2024 Teaching & Lab 6 Week 12 18.12.2024 Teaching & Lab 12
Time Activity
Time Activity
Practical
& Exam
Assessment
Portfolio Exam
0 - 39 40 - 100
0 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 100
References
• Required reading list
o Tanenbaum, A.S. and Wetherall, D.J., 2011. Computer Networks. 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc.,
United States of America.
o Kurose, J. and Ross, K., 2016. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. Pearson, Boston.
o Du, W., 2019. Computer & internet security: a hands-on approach. Independently published.
o Kiser, Q., 2020. Computer Networking and Cybersecurity: A Guide to Understanding
Communications Systems, Internet Connections, and Network Security Along with Protection from
Hacking and Cyber Security Threats.