Mo Rezai

School of Computing and Management Sciences
Sheffield Hallam University  
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C2502 eBusiness
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CM304 BISTA  
CM322 Bus. Process Modelling  
CMH152 Comp. Tech. for Business  
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E-Business

Learning Outcome:

After successfully completing this learning you will be able to discuss the architecture of the Internet.

Why should I do this?

When you need to advise as to:

  • the appropriateness of a strategy for going online.
  • the design of an infrastructure.

How will I know when I've succeeded?

You will be able to write a concise argument describing the architecture of the Internet and be able to explain TCP/IP.
 

Learning Objectives in the 'Mandatory Objectives' column refer to the bare minimum you need to learn to pass. It is essential that this learning is undertaken.

Successful completion of the 'Honours' column, together with the 'Mandatory Objectives' column, will prepare you more thoroughly.

If you complete all of the learning in each column, then you will be in the best position to obtain a high mark during the assessments.

For each category, click on individual Learning Objectives to access the relevant learning material.
Mandatory Objectives: Honours: First Class:
What is a protocol? Can you think of protocols that we use in our everyday life?
What is the OSI reference model of communication? Can you think of examples of protocols in the layers of OSI?
What are Local Area and Wide Area Networks? What are the features of Ethernet?
What is the Internet made up of? What are other open systems can you name?
What is a Domain Name Service?
What are the similarlities and differences of LAN/WAN based networks and Internet? What are the advantages of adhering to Internet design standards in the design of LAN and WAN architectures?
What are the functions of the two sets of protocols TCP and IP? Where do the TCP and IP protocols fit into the OSI?
What are the differences of UDP with TCP?
What tools am I likely to use? Are there any relevant references?

Pencil, paper, eraser, PC with internet access, industry standard HTML editor such as Macromedia Dreamweaver.

 Management Information Systems, Seventh Edition Kenneth Laudon & Jane Laudon, Prentice Hall, www.prenhall.com/laudon, ISBN 0-13-033066-3.
What are the key words that support this outcome?
  • transmission control protocol
  • OSI reference model
  • APARNET
  • Internet Service Provider
  • Network Access Point