BSc (Hons) Computer Networking

Module: 4CI018

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to expand your academic, employability and team-based learning skills. You will develop the academic skills needed to successfully study in higher education and develop an awareness of the preparation needed for graduate employment selection.

Module: 4MM013

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In this module you will learn fundamental& nbsp;concepts in computational mathematics, and a particular way of thinking. Both mathematics and computer programming nourish precision thinking, which is necessary for solving problems that require exact solutions. The module also aims to make you a better computer programmer. You will learn the power of mathematical reasoning and acquire the practical skill of programming in Python - a popular programming language used commercially for data processing. Topics taught include sets and relations,& nbsp;number systems, sequences, iterations, Boolean algebra, parity, invariance, finite strategy games, recursion, polynomials, probability, matrices& nbsp;and elementary graph theory.

Module: 4CS015

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of fundamental computing concepts and allow them to use these effectively and efficiently. The module will allow you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for both completing your degree and succeeding at your chosen field of work. It is designed to be both easy to follow for students with little or no knowledge of the computing concepts to be covered but also to provide additional benefits for students that already have previous experience in the field of computing. The topics that are covered include Logic and Boolean algebra, Truth tables, Computer Architecture, Number Systems , Command line management of a computer, Data processing, Digital Communications , Computer Security and Databases.

Module: 4CS017

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module focuses on how modern software applications are built and structured, with an emphasis on understanding how different layers of hardware and software exchange data over the web via HTTP services.

Module: 4CS001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In this module you will be introduced to the fundamental principles common to modern programming languages so that you are well prepared to learn to write programs in a variety of languages. Principles include: problem solving, algorithm design and construction (sequence, selection, iteration, object and activity diagrams), variables, data types, assignment operators, logic, the fundamentals of object orientation (objects and classes, attributes and methods, encapsulation), programming pragmatics (style, testing, debugging), and simple data structures (arrays and lists).

Module: 4CS012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Virtualisation is essential to key allow businesses to develop more IT efficient and flexible servers and systems. This module has been designed for students to gain hands on experience of server management and virtualisation by deploying, migrating and testing servers in virtual environments. The module focuses on the importance of testing and securing servers and related technologies alongside learning the role operating systems have in server management. Virtualisation technologies will be used and Cloud Computing will be introduced in this module through hands on activities. In this module, you will learn about the basic technologies and features of the more popular server operating systems. You will also learn about the various server functions and services that can be configure on a server and the role of different operating systems. In addition, you will learn how to install, configure and maintain these servers. A significant emphasis will be placed on practical tasks to gain valuable experience and skills required in industry.

Module: 5CS024

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to integrate the subject material studied in other level 4 and 5 modules and give students experience of developing a software or hardware artefact in a team. Students will learn to work in teams to coordinate and manage a project.

Module: 5CS032

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This is a technically orientated module where you will learn the principles of a modern networked environment, and how this extends to the internet. It is a practical orientated view of networks with many opportunities to set up and configure typical network equipment such as switches and routers as used in real networks.

Module: 5CS038

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The goal of this module is to give students the skills necessary to plan and implement small and complex networks across a range of applications. The focus of this module is on learning the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small, large and more complex networks. It also gives the students the skills to be able to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality required by converged applications.

Module: 5CS031

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module provides students with the aware of the potential threats that are continuously experienced in computer networks today through hands on practical tasks. Students examine the fundamentals of network security and covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks, and how to protect. From this module value skills and experience will be learnt regrading steps to take to avoid a range of security related problems on a computer network.

Module: 5CS018

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

.

This module provides an in-depth understanding of the physical controls and surrounding processes that need to implement these to reduce cyber risks is critical to every business R...