Module Descriptors
NETWORKING CONCEPTS
COCS70617
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 Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Wendell Odom, CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, Nov 2011, ISBN-10: 1587204258 | ISBN-13: 978-1587204258:
Wendell Odom, CCNA ICND2 640-816 Official Cert Guide, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, Nov 2011, ISBN-10: 1587204355 | ISBN-13: 978-1587204357
Wendell Odom, CCNA 640-802 Official Cert Library, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, Nov 2011, ISBN-10: 158720438X | ISBN-13: 978-1587204388
Todd Lammle, CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (640-802): Exam 640-802. (640-802), 7th Edition, Sybex, An Imprint of Wiley, Apr 2011, ISBN-10: 0470901071 | ISBN-13: 978-0470901076
Wendell Odom, CCNA ICND2 640-816 Official Cert Guide, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, Nov 2011, ISBN-10: 1587204355 | ISBN-13: 978-1587204357
Wendell Odom, CCNA 640-802 Official Cert Library, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, Nov 2011, ISBN-10: 158720438X | ISBN-13: 978-1587204388
Todd Lammle, CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (640-802): Exam 640-802. (640-802), 7th Edition, Sybex, An Imprint of Wiley, Apr 2011, ISBN-10: 0470901071 | ISBN-13: 978-0470901076
Module Learning Strategies
10 hours lectures, 22 hours labs / tutorial work
Self-managed learning using on-line and Blackboard material
10 lectures in total with 1 lecture per day for the first 8 days and then 1 lecture per day for the final 2 days of the course to supplement on-line material. The lectures will cover the main areas e.g. TCP/IP and OSI model, Basics and types of LANs, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), hardware design of switches and routers etc.
On average lab sessions of 2 hours a day to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce lecture based theory.
Understanding of concepts using simulation tool e.g. CISCO Packet Tracer and then implementing it in real world using the CISCO devices, PCs etc.
Investigation using Web
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 and Blackboard material
10 lectures in total with 1 lecture per day for the first 8 days and then 1 lecture per day for the final 2 days of the course to supplement on-line material. The lectures will cover the main areas e.g. TCP/IP and OSI model, Basics and types of LANs, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), hardware design of switches and routers etc.
On average lab sessions of 2 hours a day to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce lecture based theory.
Understanding of concepts using simulation tool e.g. CISCO Packet Tracer and then implementing it in real world using the CISCO devices, PCs etc.
Investigation using Web
It is anticipated that this module will be taught as a 2-week blocked course outside of standard University term time.
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to proper referencing and academic dishonesty e.g. Plagiarism.
Typical network standards such as TCP/IP, ISO 7-layer OSI reference model, IEEE802.x series etc.
Initialisation, design and implementation of a local area network (LAN) for use in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME).
Network topologies e.g. Bus, ring, star etc.
Typical local area network protocols e.g. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Introduction to Wide Area Network (WAN) and routers, architecture, Command Line Interface (CLI) and configuration of devices e.g. routers, switches etc.
Introduction to network switches, Virtual LANs (VLANs), and the 3 layer design model.
Typical network standards such as TCP/IP, ISO 7-layer OSI reference model, IEEE802.x series etc.
Initialisation, design and implementation of a local area network (LAN) for use in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME).
Network topologies e.g. Bus, ring, star etc.
Typical local area network protocols e.g. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Introduction to Wide Area Network (WAN) and routers, architecture, Command Line Interface (CLI) and configuration of devices e.g. routers, switches etc.
Introduction to network switches, Virtual LANs (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 i.e. skill test or lab test weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4)
A practical piece of work i.e. skill test or lab test weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4)
Module Resources
Internet
Library
Lab Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs
Blackboard material e.g. lecture slides, tutorial documents, Packet Tracer files etc.
Library
Lab Windows workstations
Networking equipment in University labs
Blackboard material e.g. lecture slides, tutorial documents, Packet Tracer files etc.