Module Descriptors
TROUBLESHOOTING A CONVERGED IP BASED NETWORK
COCS60294
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRACTICAL IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will allow the student to build upon there current skill set into the important area of troubleshooting a commercial IP based network. The following topics will be looked as a part of the course
- Diagnosing and correcting TCP/IP and switching problems
- Diagnosing and correction of IGP and ECP routing problems
- The use management protocols to ensure correct operation of network and fault diagnostics
- Planning and carrying out maintenance of a operational network
- Using systematic Information technology INfrastructure Library (ITIL) compliant approaches to fault diagnostics
- Diagnosing and correcting TCP/IP and switching problems
- Diagnosing and correction of IGP and ECP routing problems
- The use management protocols to ensure correct operation of network and fault diagnostics
- Planning and carrying out maintenance of a operational network
- Using systematic Information technology INfrastructure Library (ITIL) compliant approaches to fault diagnostics
Module Additional Assessment Details
A practical exam, length 1 hour (not in examination conditions), weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).
A written examination, length 2 hours, weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures, 24 hours labs / tutorial
Self managed 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 the lecture theory
Personal additional research carried out using library and web based sources
(1:n)1 (1:20)2
Self managed 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 the lecture theory
Personal additional research carried out using library and web based sources
(1:n)1 (1:20)2
Module Resources
- Internet
- Library
- Windows workstations
- Networking equipment in University labs
Additionally, for CISCO Academies only
- Electronica learning material provided by CISCO
- 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 the CCNP troubleshooting instructor training course if the CNAP programme
- Library
- Windows workstations
- Networking equipment in University labs
Additionally, for CISCO Academies only
- Electronica learning material provided by CISCO
- 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 the CCNP troubleshooting instructor training course if the CNAP programme
Module Texts
Cisco Networking Academy Program: CCNP2/4 on-line course material, Cisco Systems Inc. hosted by Staffordshire University
CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217
Troubleshooting and Maintaining CIsco IP Networks, Cisco Press ISBN 1587058766
CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217
Troubleshooting and Maintaining CIsco IP Networks, Cisco Press ISBN 1587058766
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have completed (CE00862-3 AND CE00861-2) and/or study of modules containing CCNP content or equivalent or have a valid CCNP qualificaiton