Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL ROUTED NETWORKS
COCS70636
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carolin Bauer
Email: C.I.Bauer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
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 Indicative Content
This module focuses on scaling IP networks.
Implementation and optimisation of VLSM, IPv6, IP Multicasting, private addressing, and NAT optimised IP address utilisation in addition to IPv6.
The majority of the course content is related to the implementation of EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols. In addition, the course details the important techniques used for route filtering and route redistribution and path control.
Topics:
- Internetwork scalability
- Advanced IP addressing techniques
- Routing protocol operation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
- Route optimisation
Implementation and optimisation of VLSM, IPv6, IP Multicasting, private addressing, and NAT optimised IP address utilisation in addition to IPv6.
The majority of the course content is related to the implementation of EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols. In addition, the course details the important techniques used for route filtering and route redistribution and path control.
Topics:
- Internetwork scalability
- Advanced IP addressing techniques
- Routing protocol operation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
- Route optimisation
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4).
This will be a portfolio consisting of a case study 1500 words (50%) LO1 & 4, and a application of the students understanding in a practical lab based solution (50%) LO2 & 3
This will be a portfolio consisting of a case study 1500 words (50%) LO1 & 4, and a application of the students understanding in a practical lab based solution (50%) LO2 & 3
Module Texts
Cisco Networking Academy Program: CCNP1on-line course material, Cisco Systems Inc. hosted by Staffordshire University
CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217
CCNP Route, Official Certification Guide, by Wendell Odom, Cisco Press 3 edition, Feb 2010, ISBN 13: 978-1-58720-253-7, ISBN 10: 1-58720-253-0
CCNP ROUTE Complete Guide, Yap chin Hoong, 2010, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, ISBN: 978-1453807668
Background reading:
Computer Networks and Internets, D.E.Comer, 2008, Pearson, ISBN: 978-0135045831
Computer Networking and the Internet, Fred Halsall, Addison Wesley, 5th edition, 2005, ISBN -321-26358-8
CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217
CCNP Route, Official Certification Guide, by Wendell Odom, Cisco Press 3 edition, Feb 2010, ISBN 13: 978-1-58720-253-7, ISBN 10: 1-58720-253-0
CCNP ROUTE Complete Guide, Yap chin Hoong, 2010, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, ISBN: 978-1453807668
Background reading:
Computer Networks and Internets, D.E.Comer, 2008, Pearson, ISBN: 978-0135045831
Computer Networking and the Internet, Fred Halsall, Addison Wesley, 5th edition, 2005, ISBN -321-26358-8
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of modules containing CCNA content or equivalent or valid CCNA qualification.
Module Resources
Specialist networking laboratory with Cisco equipment