Module Descriptors
NETWORKING CONCEPTS
COCS70556
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 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 Resources
Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Network Fundamentals CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, CISCO Press, November 2007, ISBN: 1587132087
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 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.