![]()  | Study programme 2024-2025 | Français | |
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 Programme component of Master's in Computer Science : Specialist Focus (CHARLEROI) (shift schedule) à la Faculty of Science  | 
| Code | Type | Head of UE |  Department’s  contact details  | Teacher(s) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-MC-INFOSP-906-C | Compulsory UE | QUOITIN Bruno | S802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications | 
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| Language  of instruction  | Language  of assessment  | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Français | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8.00 | 1st term | 
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Networks | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% | 
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
Understand how classical applications work (web, mail, DNS, ...) ;
Specify, simulate, implement and use network protocols ;
Understand the network stack model and the services offered at each layer.
Understand how computer networks are organized in the Internet.
Understand, model and analyse a transport protocol.
Understand, model and analyse a routing protocol.
Understand the architecture of a networking equipment (host, router, switch).
Understand, apply and interpret computer network performance metrics.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
(see learning activity)
Prior Experience
Knowledge of a high-level programming language (Java, C, Python) and the object-oriented paradigm. Projects to complete during the laboratories assume this knowledge !!!
Knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | 
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery | 
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| S-INFO-053 | 
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 5th Edition, J. Kurose and K. Ross, 2009, Pearson | 
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Not applicable | 
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Computer Networks and Internets, 5th Edition, D. Comer, 2009, Pearson. Java Network Programming, 3rd Edition, E. Harold, 2004, O'Reilly. La Communication sous UNIX, J.-M. Rifflet, 1995, Ediscience International. Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 4th edition, L. Petterson and B. Davie, 2007, Morgan- Kaufmann. Network Algorithmics, G. Varghese, 2005, Morgan- Kaufmann.  | 
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Authorized | 
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | 
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Oral exam 70%, Lab sessions 30%. The lab sessions only take place once during the year. It is not possible to repeat the lab sessions. As a consequence, if the student does not participate, he fails without possibility of a 2nd examination assessment. Only the oral part of the examination can be taken during the 2nd examination session assessment.  | 
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | 
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Not applicable | 
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | 
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments | 
|---|---|
| S-INFO-053 | Oral exam 70%, Lab sessions 30%. The lab sessions only take place once during the year. It is not possible to repeat the lab sessions. As a consequence, if the student does not participate, he fails without possibility of a 2nd examination assessment. Only the oral part of the examination can be taken during the 2nd examination session assessment.  |