Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING WITH LANS AND WANS (WBL VERSION)
COCS40522
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Justin Champion
Email: J.J.Champion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The OSI model (layers 1-7)
Network design and documentation
Ethernet routing and switching
Introduction to WANs and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
TCP/IP, Routing in WANs, Network Troubleshooting
This module is delivered as part of a Foundation degree and incorporates elements of work-based learning.
Network design and documentation
Ethernet routing and switching
Introduction to WANs and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
TCP/IP, Routing in WANs, Network Troubleshooting
This module is delivered as part of a Foundation degree and incorporates elements of work-based learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework consisting of the following parts assessing all 4 learning outcomes.
- A Case Study 3000 words (40%)
- CCNA 1 Skills Test (20%)
- CCNA 2 Skills Test (20%)
- A logbook which details the learning undertaken in the workplace weighted at (20%)
- A Case Study 3000 words (40%)
- CCNA 1 Skills Test (20%)
- CCNA 2 Skills Test (20%)
- A logbook which details the learning undertaken in the workplace weighted at (20%)
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures / 24 hours labs/tutorial (1:n)1 (1:20)2
Self-directed learning using on-line material
Blocked one-week lectures to supplement on-line material
Blocked one-week lab sessions to gain practical networking experience
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace
It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.
Self-directed learning using on-line material
Blocked one-week lectures to supplement on-line material
Blocked one-week lab sessions to gain practical networking experience
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace
It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide: CISCO Networking Academy Program, CISCO Press, July 2005, ISBN: 1587131501
Module Resources
Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in labs or at work
Additionally, for CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K104
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed the CNAP CCNA1 and CCNA2 instructor training course.
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in labs or at work
Additionally, for CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K104
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed the CNAP CCNA1 and CCNA2 instructor training course.