Module Descriptors
DESIGN OF ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
COCS70272
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Consolee Mbarushimana
Email: C.Mbarushimana@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using formal presentation and student centred approaches in interactive seminars. You will be directed to appropriate reading. Case studies will be used and presented by guest speakers when possible for support. The module will be supported by its own internet pages with links to appropriate reference sites. You will have developed your research skills further in the course of this module. Practical demonstrations or exercises will be used to supplement the lectures. The normal balance will be one-hour lecture and two hours tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/ or be able to develop your:
Intellectual skills
Communication
Team working
Problem solving
Personal skills for lifelong learning
(1:n) (1:20)3
Within this module you will be introduced to and/ or be able to develop your:
Intellectual skills
Communication
Team working
Problem solving
Personal skills for lifelong learning
(1:n) (1:20)3
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to:
To provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of enterprise networking.
To provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of an enterprise network.
To provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
You will study the following topics:
Networking Fundamentals, Network Operating Systems, Protocols/standards,
Network Interconnection, Network Management, Application Software,
Integration strategies, and enterprise service oriented architecture (SOA) solutions.
To provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of enterprise networking.
To provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of an enterprise network.
To provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
You will study the following topics:
Networking Fundamentals, Network Operating Systems, Protocols/standards,
Network Interconnection, Network Management, Application Software,
Integration strategies, and enterprise service oriented architecture (SOA) solutions.
Module Resources
Library resources
Module website
Suitable Communications Equipment
CCNA version 3 equipment
Access to Internet
On-line learning material by CISCO Inc
Module website
Suitable Communications Equipment
CCNA version 3 equipment
Access to Internet
On-line learning material by CISCO Inc
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design, Natalia Olifer & Victor Olifer, Wiley, 2005, ISBN-10: 0470869828
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2004, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide 3rd edition Ciscopress, 2003, ISBN: 1-58713-113-7
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2004, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide 3rd edition Ciscopress, 2003, ISBN: 1-58713-113-7
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%. A CLASS TEST length 1 HOURS
weighted at 30%.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4).
In course assessment, 3000 words written proposals for enterprise
communication systems.
Class test length 1 hour weighted at 30%. (Learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4).
weighted at 30%.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4).
In course assessment, 3000 words written proposals for enterprise
communication systems.
Class test length 1 hour weighted at 30%. (Learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4).