Module Descriptors
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
COCS30304
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Howard
Email: C.Howard@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 54
Independent Study Hours: 96
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
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 Additional Assessment Details
Two class tests 1.5 hours each (50%) each worth 25% assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
A practical assessment (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4.
A practical assessment (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4.
Module Texts
CCNA Jumpstart Networking and Internetworking Basics:
Patrick Ciccarelli, Christina Faulkner, Sybex Inc, 1999, ISBN 0-7821-2592-1
Understanding Computer Science
Ray Bradley, Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd. Fourth Edition, 1999, ISBN 0-7487-4046-5
Patrick Ciccarelli, Christina Faulkner, Sybex Inc, 1999, ISBN 0-7821-2592-1
Understanding Computer Science
Ray Bradley, Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd. Fourth Edition, 1999, ISBN 0-7487-4046-5
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
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
Module Learning Strategies
Formal lecturing will comprise half of the contact teaching. In the other half there will be an emphasis on practical networking applications. Students will receive one 3 hour tutorial per week and 1 x 1.5 hour lecture per week. 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.
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