1. Ability to perform PC and LAN troubleshooting
2. Familiarity with binary and hexadecimal numbering systems
3. Knowledge of OSI model and TCP/IP model
4. Ability to compare and contrast Token Ring, FDDI, and Ethernet including creation of physical and logical network topologies
5. Ability to perform install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot e.g. CAT5 UTP cabling according to industry standards using commercial equipment
6. Understanding of IP addressing including sub-netting and routing
7. Ability to perform Router and LAN troubleshooting and configuration
8. Ability to install, configure, test and troubleshoot a five router internetwork according to industry standards using commercial equipment

This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:

(a) Understanding of a specific body of knowledge and skills
(b) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of time and resources available
(c) Application of number appropriate to discipline or career needs

24 hours lectures / 36 hours labs/tutorial (1 lab/week for weeks 1-12, 2 labs/week for weeks 13-24)

Self-directed learning using on-line material
Weekly one hour lecture to supplement on-line material
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce theory
Team assignment work as part lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web

The module is half of the progression towards being prepared for the CISCO Certified Network Associate Exam. (CCNA)

Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving

Introduction to computing
Local area and wide area network fundamentals
The OSI model (layers 1-7)
Network design and documentation
Introduction to WAN's and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
TCP/IP, Routing in WANs, Network Troubleshouting

A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%.
A MULTI-CHOICE TEST length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 25%.
A MULTI-CHOICE TEST - SECOND length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 25%.
A LABORATORY BASED EXAMINATION length 2 HOUR(S) weighted at 30%.
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Engineering Journal:
Weekly labs written up in a logbook (30%)
(Learning outcomes 2,4,7,9,10,a-c)

Two multi-choice tests (25% each)
One at the end of each semester (Learning outcomes 2-5,7,8,11,13,15,a,c)

A skill based test (30%) Duration 2 hours
(Learning outcomes 1,6,7,9,10,12-14,a,b)

Requires:
None

Optional:
CCNA Study Guide (Todd Lammle)
SYBEX, 2000, ISBN 0-7821-2647-2

Computer Networks (Andrew Tannenbaum)
Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0-13-166836-6

CCNA First-Year Companion Guide (Amato et. al)
CISCO Press, 2000, ISBN 1-57870-126-0

CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K105/K103
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor

NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed Semesters 1 and 2 of the CCNA program