Assignment (100%) (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
The assignment will require students to report on a set of network simulation tutorials using suitable simulation software and through a 'log book' based approach that details specific learning activities and outcomes. Maximum work limit: 3000 words.

- IT Architecture
- Enterprise Information Infrastructure
- Servers & Web Services
- Layered Network Architecture
- Convergence & Internet Protocols
- Multinational Enterprise Global WAN Services
- Enterprise Network Design
- Wireless Technologies
- Network Security
- Network Management
- Server architectures
- Storage management and networks
- Content management networks
- Health and safety risk assessment for network and computer technology

The module will be delivered in accordance with the pedagogy and practice of distance learning. Material will be structured in an accessible form in accordance with a governing Learning Activity Plan. Appropriate use of online material and mechanism will be used, such as: the Discussion Board within the Blackboard VLE, use of VLE-based groups for peer support/discussion - the forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor, use of e-materials (study notes, the online library, and multimedia learning resources). Teleconference support will be provided, typically via Skype, or Telephone. Students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include activities and review questions that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module as well as their application.

VLE Blackboard
Online Sources
Library

1. Comer D. E., Computer Networks with Internet Applications (5th Edition), Prentice Hall 2008, ISBN 10: 0136061273
2. Harold E.R., Java Network Programming, (3Rev Edition), O'Reilly, 2004, ISBN 10: 0596007213
3. Coulouris G, Dollimore J, Kindberg T, Distributed Systems - Concepts and Design (4th Edition), Addison-Wesley 2006, ISBN 10: 1428807527
4. Cowley J., Communications and Networking: An Introduction, Springer, 2007, ISBN: 1-84628-488-0

1) DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE BASIC NETWORKING COMPONENTS WORK AND HOW THEY CAN BE PUT TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM. (Knowledge and Understanding).
2) DEMONSTRATE AN IN-DEPTH WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF LAYERED PROTOCOLS, STANDARDS, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AND NETWORK SECURITY. (Learning)
3) CRITICALLY EVALUATE LAN AND WAN TECHNOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE AND SELECT, DEPLOY AND USE INTERNETWORKING TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MULTIPROTOCOL ENVIRONMENTS. (Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
4) CRITICALLY APPRAISE THE TECHNIQUES WHEREBY INTERACTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM MAY BE ACHIEVED. (Communication, Knowledge and Understanding).