Module Descriptors
DESIGN OF ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (D\L)
COCS70436
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: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to:
Provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of corporate networking.
Provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of a corporate network.
Provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
Your study will include the following topics:
Networking infrastructure standards,
latest protocols and media standards, network interconnection,
network storage management, server topology design,
integration strategies.
Provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of corporate networking.
Provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of a corporate network.
Provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
Your study will include the following topics:
Networking infrastructure standards,
latest protocols and media standards, network interconnection,
network storage management, server topology design,
integration strategies.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
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.
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, 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.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
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.
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, 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.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal for a corporate communication systems scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal for a corporate communication systems scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
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, 2006, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2006, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Module Resources
Library resources
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Appropriate network design software e.g. Mega
Togaf online resources http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Appropriate network design software e.g. Mega
Togaf online resources http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/