Module Descriptors
DESIGN OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (D/L)
COCS60632
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Justin Champion
Email: J.J.Champion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Suitable communication equipment such as Cisco equipment
Cisco online learning material
Cisco online learning material
Module Texts
Top-Down Network Design, 3rd Edition, Oppenheimer, 2010, Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58720-283-2
Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design, Natalia Olifer & Victor Olifer, 2005, Wiley, ISBN-10: 0470869828
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, 2006, Wiley, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design, Natalia Olifer & Victor Olifer, 2005, Wiley, ISBN-10: 0470869828
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, 2006, Wiley, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Module Learning Strategies
On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies. The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module. You will learn how to develop a corporate network design. Appropriate software applications for supporting network design will be used. Reference to the Open Group Architecture Framework (Togaf) will be made throughout the module.
The module can be optionally supplemented with CCNA online material and practical work as part of the progression toward being prepared for the third and fourth quarter of the Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam (CCNA).
The 3 hours contact time will typically include provision of on-line, telephone and email support as necessary.
The module can be optionally supplemented with CCNA online material and practical work as part of the progression toward being prepared for the third and fourth quarter of the Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam (CCNA).
The 3 hours contact time will typically include provision of on-line, telephone and email support as necessary.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment weighted at 100% assessing learning outcomes 1 to 4.
A 3000 words written design proposal for corporate communication systems.
A 3000 words written design proposal for corporate communication systems.
Module Indicative Content
This module is intended to provide the students with knowledge of how network components can be integrated to produce complete systems and how the performance of these systems can be analyzed to determine how effectively the network design satisfies user requirements. The module covers the following topics:
- Network design principles
- Gather customer requirements
- LAN design
- Multi-site networks
- Connection to the internet
- Managing the network
- Protecting the network assets
- Understanding networked applications
- Prepare network documentation
- Network design principles
- Gather customer requirements
- LAN design
- Multi-site networks
- Connection to the internet
- Managing the network
- Protecting the network assets
- Understanding networked applications
- Prepare network documentation
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Computer Systems Fundamentals CESCOM51103-4 or Networked Computer Systems CESCOM52100-5 or equivalent