Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL SWITCHED NETWORKS
COCS70618
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Howard
Email: C.Howard@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217
CCNP SWITCH, Official Certification Guide, by David Hucaby, Cisco Press, Feb 2010, ISBN 13: 978-1-58720-243-8, ISBN 10: 1-58720-243-3
Suggested reading:
Local Area Networks, a business-orientated approach, Goldman & Rawles, Wiley, 2nd edition, March 2000, ISBN:0
471 33047 7
Computer Networking and the Internet, Fred Halsall, Addison Wesley, 5th edition, 2005, ISBN -321-26358-8
CCNP SWITCH, Official Certification Guide, by David Hucaby, Cisco Press, Feb 2010, ISBN 13: 978-1-58720-243-8, ISBN 10: 1-58720-243-3
Suggested reading:
Local Area Networks, a business-orientated approach, Goldman & Rawles, Wiley, 2nd edition, March 2000, ISBN:0
471 33047 7
Computer Networking and the Internet, Fred Halsall, Addison Wesley, 5th edition, 2005, ISBN -321-26358-8
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4).
This will be a portfolio consisting of a research report 1500 words (50%) LO1 & 4, and a practical expression of the students understanding in a practical lab based assessment (50%) LO2 & 3 final component.
This will be a portfolio consisting of a research report 1500 words (50%) LO1 & 4, and a practical expression of the students understanding in a practical lab based assessment (50%) LO2 & 3 final component.
Module Indicative Content
Key characteristics of various switching technologies, LAN Switching and the hierarchical model of network design, VLANs and network security, VLANS and broadcast distribution, configuring VLANs, VLAN Identification (ISL, IEEE 802.1q)
Spanning tree protocol (STP)
Inter-VLAN routing
Restricting network access, Access policy overview, controlling privilege levels, policy configuration
Integration of wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users in compliance with 802.11 IEEE standards in addition to IP telephony.
Designing and building a campus network with Layer 3 high availability.
Spanning tree protocol (STP)
Inter-VLAN routing
Restricting network access, Access policy overview, controlling privilege levels, policy configuration
Integration of wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users in compliance with 802.11 IEEE standards in addition to IP telephony.
Designing and building a campus network with Layer 3 high availability.
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures / 24 hours labs / tutorial
Self-managed learning using on-line material
Weekly one hour lecture to supplement on-line material
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce theory
Team assignment work as part lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Self-managed learning using on-line material
Weekly one hour lecture to supplement on-line material
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and re-enforce theory
Team assignment work as part lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Module Resources
- Internet
- Library
- Windows workstations
- Networking equipment in University labs
Additionally, for CISCO Academies only
- On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
- CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
- Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed a CCNP SWITCH instructor training course of the CNAP programme
- Library
- Windows workstations
- Networking equipment in University labs
Additionally, for CISCO Academies only
- On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
- CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
- Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed a CCNP SWITCH instructor training course of the CNAP programme
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of modules containing CCNA content or equivalent or valid CCNA qualification.