Module Identifier COM5610  
Module Title THE INTERNET: TELEMATIC APPLICATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Dr Mora J McCallum  
Semester Available all semesters  
Pre-Requisite COM5010 , Available only to students taking the Diploma/MSc in Computer Science scheme in Singapore.  
Co-Requisite CO21120  
Course delivery Other   Contact Hours. 34 hours of contact time plus about 65 hours of self study, practicals and assessment.  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours  100%
Supplementary Exam Supplementary examination will take the same form, under the terms of the Department's policy.   
Further details http://www.aber.ac.uk/compsci/ModuleInfo/COM5610  

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:


Brief description

Telematic systems are systems which combine information technology, telecommunications and possibly broadcasting. This module is designed to provide an insight into the nature and potential of telematic applications together with an understanding of the component technologies.

Aims

This module is designed to provide an insight into the nature and potential of Telematics Applications together with an understanding of the component technologies. In particular we will look at how the Internet operates and the basis it provides for telematic systems support.

Content

1. Telematics Systems Creation for the Internet
Introduction and multifunctional workstations.

2. Java's Support for Internet Communications
Java RMI, Java socket access, directory and naming services.

3. Java Applet Construction
Applet construction and related issues of the Java security model.

4. Network based Multimedia Applications
Issues in audio/video application construction and the characteristics of appropriate protocols, the Java media classes such as JMF.

5. Secure Communications
Authentication, key management and cryptosystems.

Reading Lists

To Be Announceds
Students will be informed of appropriate up-to-date material

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7