1. CSY1017-Computer Communications 1 Introduction to module

2.  Introduction to module  Ice Breaker - general discussion ◦ How networks impact our daily lives ◦ Role of data networking in human networks ◦ Opportunities and Challenges posed by modern computer networks  EPIC - Evolving Personalised Information Construct ◦ flash online movie made by Robin Sloan for the Museum of Media History CSY1017-Computer Communications2

3. 3 Rashmi Dravid Tel: 01604 893338 rashmi.dravid@northampton.ac.uk Dr. Ali Al-Sherbaz 01604 893182 ali.al-sherbaz@northampton.ac.uk

4.  Understanding Principles on How Computers Communicate  Emphasis on Concepts  The Internet Model  Types of network  Protocols  Network Devices  Network addressing  Cisco Certification ◦ CCNA Exploration CSY1017-Computer Communications 4

5.  Lecture + Lab delivery ◦ Lecture – 1 hour  Common for all groups ◦ Practical – 11/2 hours  For individual groups  Tutorial  Lab-based practical activity  Seminar  Directed Personal Study CSY1017-Computer Communications5

6.  Two elements ◦ In-course Assignment: 50% ◦ Portfolio of practical assessment: 50% ◦ End of chapter online questions from CCNA- Exploration: Network Fundamentals module  Refer to Assignments under CSY107: Computer Communications module on the NILECSY107: Computer Communications module CSY1017-Computer Communications6

7.  This module objectives of CCNA-Exploration are integrated  Network Fundamentals and  part from Routing Protocols and Concepts  Access to online curriculum made available Access to online curriculum ◦ End-of-chapter online assessments posted each week ◦ Eleven end-of chapter online exams over academic term ◦ Average score would contribute to second assessment ◦ Practical sheets from CCNA modules adapted to deliver module objectives  End of Module exams made available CSY1017-Computer Communications7

8. Weekly work on the NILENILE  Lecture Notes  Lab work  Useful Reading resources  Links to relevant CCNA chapters  Course details on the module webpagemodule webpage CSY1017-Computer Communications8

9. 9 Compter Networking – James Kurose and Keith Ross Addison Wesley, 4th edition Computer Networks and Internet with Internet Applications Prentice Hall, Fifth edition Computer Networks, Fourth edition By Andrew Tannenbaum Available at Avenue Library

10.  Attendance ◦ Cause for concern, if < 75%  Three stages – stage 1,2,3  Punctuality  Engagement with module ◦ Active participation during session  Collaboration ◦ Interact with your peers  Commitment ◦ Ownership of learning CSY1017-Computer Communications10

11.  Meet people with common interests in the subject area  Become member of professional bodies and attend their events ◦ BCS (British Computer Society) BCS  Information posted on webpage ◦ IEEE: Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers CSY1017-Computer Communications11

12. CSY1017-Computer Communications 12 Questions?