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CSC-30012 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

CSC-30012 - Communications and Networks
Coordinator: Zoya Pourmirza
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module extends students’ knowledge of principles and practice in communications, computer network and security technologies and their deployment.
The module provides valuable transferable skills in critical thinking and problem solving. The module content is applicable to those seeking careers in computing research, network security, network management and other digital communication and network areas.

Aims
To extend the students' knowledge of principles and practice in communications and computer network technologies, their deployment and cybersecurity principles.

Intended Learning Outcomes

apply the theory and principles of technologies employed to enable data communications in modern computer networks as exemplified by the Internet: 1,2
critically appraise issues associated with standard communications technologies on the Internet, including the data security issues and control mechanisms that need to be applied: 1,2
design, analyse and evaluate solutions to problems in modern computer networks and data communications
: 2

Study hours

Lectures: 22 hours
Practical: 10 hours
Private study/exam preparation: 117 hours
Class test: 1 hour

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 30%
Class Test
The class test will take place in week 6 or 7 in PC labs, and the test will examine students knowledge on ILO1 and ILO2, with 20-25 MCQ, and the test will be around 30 mins.

2: Assignment weighted 70%
Programming Assignment
Assignment on design, analysis, and evaluation of solutions to problems in modern computer networks and data communications. A reflection report to accompany the code, both activities, has a maximum word limit of 1,500 words.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026