Module Descriptors
NETWORKING CONCEPTS
COCS70282
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
0 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 0
Total Learning Hours: 0
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures, 20 hours labs / tutorial
Self-managed learning using on-line material
12 lectures in total with 1 lecture per day for the first 8 days and then 2 lectures per day for the final 2 days of the course to supplement on-line material. Lab sessions with 2 hours a day to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce lecture based theory.
Investigation using Web
(1:n)1 (1:20)2
It is anticipated that this module will be taught as a 2-week blocked course outside of standard University term time.
Self-managed learning using on-line material
12 lectures in total with 1 lecture per day for the first 8 days and then 2 lectures per day for the final 2 days of the course to supplement on-line material. Lab sessions with 2 hours a day to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce lecture based theory.
Investigation using Web
(1:n)1 (1:20)2
It is anticipated that this module will be taught as a 2-week blocked course outside of standard University term time.
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 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 Texts
Network Fundamentals CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, CISCO Press, November 2007, ISBN: 1587132087
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs