Module Descriptors
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
COCS30298
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mohammad Hasan
Email: M.S.Hasan@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
CCNA Jumpstart Networking and Internetworking Basics, Patrick Ciccarelli, 2002 Sybex Inc, ISBN: 0782141749
Understanding Computer Science, Ray Bradley, 2001, Nelson Thornes Ltd, ISBN: 0748761470
Understanding Computer Science, Ray Bradley, 2001, Nelson Thornes Ltd, ISBN: 0748761470
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework (100%) consisting of two elements:
In-class tests of 45 minutes duration, weighted at 50% covering learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Practical tests of duration 1 hour, weighted at 50% covering learning outcomes 3 and 4.
In-class tests of 45 minutes duration, weighted at 50% covering learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Practical tests of duration 1 hour, weighted at 50% covering learning outcomes 3 and 4.
Module Resources
PC's that can be configured for use on small networks/configurable operating systems
Hubs/switches
CAT5 cable
Cable making equipment and testers
Hubs/switches
CAT5 cable
Cable making equipment and testers
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to computer hardware
Number systems: binary, denary, hexadecimal
Representation of data within the computer: bits, bytes, ASCII
The operation of the CPU and memory (fetch/execute cycle, registers, ALU etc and RAM, ROM, cache, virtual memory)
System Buses: data, address, control, PCI, ISA
Ports: AGP, serial, parallel, firewire, USB 1+2
Storage technologies: floppy, hard disk, tape, CD-ROM, DVD
Operating Systems
Develop an adequate knowledge of an operating system in particular
Windows environment
Disk housekeeping procedures
Introduction to networking
Network topologies: physical bus, ring, star, mesh etc and logical bus, ring
Network devices: repeater, NIC, hub, switch, router, servers, cables
Network protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, OSI model
Network subnetting (Class C addresses only)
Network operating systems
Practical aspects covering
Making straight through/crossover cables and testing
Configuration of operating systems for file sharing through a peer to peer network
Building small peer to peer networks with computer systems, cables, hub/switch
Performing subnet calculations and configuring a PC with appropriate IP and Subnet Mask addresses
Number systems: binary, denary, hexadecimal
Representation of data within the computer: bits, bytes, ASCII
The operation of the CPU and memory (fetch/execute cycle, registers, ALU etc and RAM, ROM, cache, virtual memory)
System Buses: data, address, control, PCI, ISA
Ports: AGP, serial, parallel, firewire, USB 1+2
Storage technologies: floppy, hard disk, tape, CD-ROM, DVD
Operating Systems
Develop an adequate knowledge of an operating system in particular
Windows environment
Disk housekeeping procedures
Introduction to networking
Network topologies: physical bus, ring, star, mesh etc and logical bus, ring
Network devices: repeater, NIC, hub, switch, router, servers, cables
Network protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, OSI model
Network subnetting (Class C addresses only)
Network operating systems
Practical aspects covering
Making straight through/crossover cables and testing
Configuration of operating systems for file sharing through a peer to peer network
Building small peer to peer networks with computer systems, cables, hub/switch
Performing subnet calculations and configuring a PC with appropriate IP and Subnet Mask addresses
Module Learning Strategies
A variety of learning strategies will be employed, including lectures (1-n) 1.5, practical and tutorial sessions (1-20) 1.5.
Independent learning time will be based around reading, typically course text books, magazines, web sites etc, assignment work in the labs and revision for examination.
Independent learning time will be based around reading, typically course text books, magazines, web sites etc, assignment work in the labs and revision for examination.