Module Descriptors
LAN SWITCHING AND WAN NETWORKS
COCS50535
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tomasz Bosakowski
Email: T.Bosakowski@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 52
Independent Study Hours: 98
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence E, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 20%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces concepts around LAN switched networks and campus architectures including VLAN's, Network Security, Network Management and Access Control Lists, Wireless Networks based on 802.11. This module will also look at the WAN based technologies which will allow for global communications. The usage of these within the context of global remote working and linking different parts of the world together for group work and communications will be investigated.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A report (1500 words) weighted at 20%. Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A written examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50% Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A practical (1 hour) not in examination conditions weighted at 30%. Learning Outcome 3
A written examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50% Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A practical (1 hour) not in examination conditions weighted at 30%. Learning Outcome 3
Module Resources
CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server.
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed Semesters 3 and 4 of the CCNA programme.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server.
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed Semesters 3 and 4 of the CCNA programme.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have Study of level 1 module CE00126-4 Introduction to Networking with LANs and WANs and/or study of modules containing CCNA content or equivalent or valid CCNA qualification.
Disqualifying combination - other modules that cover preparation for stages 3 and 4 of the CISCO CCNA certification.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
Disqualifying combination - other modules that cover preparation for stages 3 and 4 of the CISCO CCNA certification.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
Module Texts
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (Exam 640-802) 6th Edition, Paperback
Todd Lammle, Sybex International, (2007), ISBN:978 0-470-11008-9
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, 2008, ISBN-13: 9781587132070
Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, 2008, ISBN-13:9781587132056
Todd Lammle, Sybex International, (2007), ISBN:978 0-470-11008-9
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, 2008, ISBN-13: 9781587132070
Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, 2008, ISBN-13:9781587132056
Module Learning Strategies
26 hours lectures / 26 hours labs/tutorial (1:n)2 (1:20)2 Self-directed learning using on-line material Weekly two hours' lectures to supplement on-line material On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and reinforce theory Investigation using Web