Module Descriptors
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS FOR SECURITY (DISTANCE LEARNING)
COCS60479
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Anisa Mkuwu
Email: Anisa.Mkuwu@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE STUDY weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case study weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)
A practical piece of work weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4)
A practical piece of work weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4)
Module Learning Strategies
Students will have participated in an award induction workshop where they will learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the study of this module. Subsequently students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include practical exercises that will be conducted remotely on networking kit via the NetLab system or Packet Tracer. Students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. The forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor.
Use IM and VOIP applications (e.g. MSN , Skype) for individual contact/support.
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback and team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Independent study will involve using online CISCO material.
Students are encouraged to see re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace.
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA 1, 2, 3 and 4, INS1&2, ISCW or IINS
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings.
Use IM and VOIP applications (e.g. MSN , Skype) for individual contact/support.
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback and team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Independent study will involve using online CISCO material.
Students are encouraged to see re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace.
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA 1, 2, 3 and 4, INS1&2, ISCW or IINS
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on the BSc Information Technology and Communications
Module Resources
You will need access to these resources:-
Access to Windows workstations.
NetLab system to support remote access to network laboratory equipment.
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
Access to Windows workstations.
NetLab system to support remote access to network laboratory equipment.
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
Module Indicative Content
Typical network standards such as TCP/IP, ISO OSI, IEEE802.x series etc.
Initialisation of a local area network for use in the SME.
Network topologies.
Typical local area protocols.
Introduction to WANs and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
Introduction to switches, VLANs, and the 3 layer design model
Initialisation of a local area network for use in the SME.
Network topologies.
Typical local area protocols.
Introduction to WANs and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
Introduction to switches, VLANs, and the 3 layer design model
Module Texts
Network Fundamentals CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, CISCO Press, November 2007, ISBN: 1587132087