University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged

Students will be exposed to advanced topics at the forefront of computer networks and digital communication systems.. The aim is to help students to understand, analyse, and critique state-of-the-art and emerging topics in communication systems such as the Internet, sensor networks, data centres, web applications, new/emerging architectures, and mobile/wireless systems. Topics covered on the course will include performance & measurement, operational aspects, deployment, systems development, security & privacy, evolution of technology.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CS3102

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 hr x 10 weeks lectures/discussion.

Scheduled learning hours: 25

Guided independent study hours: 125

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor S N Bhatti
Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): Honours Coordinator - Computer Science (hons-coord-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Module coordinator email snb6@st-andrews.ac.uk