Module Descriptors
NETWORK COMPUTER SYSTEMS
COCS50235
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library resources
Module website
CCNA version 3 equipments
Access to Internet - On-line learning material by CISCO Inc
Module website
CCNA version 3 equipments
Access to Internet - On-line learning material by CISCO Inc
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
Material to be presented by lecture and tutorial. Continuous assessment will emphasise the need to evaluate systems in the context of a "real-life" scenario. Normally the balance will be one hour lecture and two hours tutorial/practical per week.
The module can be optionally supplemented with CCNA online material and practical work as part of the progression toward being prepared for the first quarter of 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
- Team working
The module can be optionally supplemented with CCNA online material and practical work as part of the progression toward being prepared for the first quarter of 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
- Team working
Module Texts
Applied Data Communications - Business-Oriented Approach,3rd Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2004. 0-471-45177-0
Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide 4th edition
Ciscopress, 2003 1-58713-110-2
Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide 4th edition
Ciscopress, 2003 1-58713-110-2
Module Additional Assessment Details
An exam length 2 hours weighted at 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
An assignment weighted at 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
An assignment weighted at 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Module Indicative Content
The aim of the module is:- To review the current application of operating systems, particularly as applied to computer networks. To develop an
understanding of the OSI model required for computer communications. To compare the protocols used in Local Area and Wide Area Network standards.
You will study the following topics:
ISO OSI & other standards, Local Area Network Protocols such as IEEE802 series, Inter Networking, Methods of Signal Encoding such as Manchester
Encoding, Interrupt handling, Developments in networking technologies.
understanding of the OSI model required for computer communications. To compare the protocols used in Local Area and Wide Area Network standards.
You will study the following topics:
ISO OSI & other standards, Local Area Network Protocols such as IEEE802 series, Inter Networking, Methods of Signal Encoding such as Manchester
Encoding, Interrupt handling, Developments in networking technologies.