Module Descriptors
OPERATING SYSTEMS
COCSX20072
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level X2
10 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Howard
Email: C.Howard@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 44
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 50%
- TEST weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Engineering Journal (lab data and details) worth 20% (Learning outcomes 5-7,c,d)
Multichoice test worth 50% (Learning outcomes 2-5,g,h)
Skill based examination worth 30% (Learning outcomes 1,2,6,7,a,b,e,f)
Multichoice test worth 50% (Learning outcomes 2-5,g,h)
Skill based examination worth 30% (Learning outcomes 1,2,6,7,a,b,e,f)
Module Texts
Required:
None
Optional:
Computer Networks, Andrew Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall,1998
CCNA First-Year Companion Guide, Amato et. al
CCNA Exam: Certification Guide, OdomCisco Routing, Lewis
None
Optional:
Computer Networks, Andrew Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall,1998
CCNA First-Year Companion Guide, Amato et. al
CCNA Exam: Certification Guide, OdomCisco Routing, Lewis
Module Resources
CISCO Local Academies Only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K105/K103
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructorNon CISCO AcademiesThree stand alone PC's with NIC's (Admin access)4 port 10Mbps hubPC's with Command interface (DOS/ UNIX/ LINUX)Router and switch ( if possible)
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K105/K103
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructorNon CISCO AcademiesThree stand alone PC's with NIC's (Admin access)4 port 10Mbps hubPC's with Command interface (DOS/ UNIX/ LINUX)Router and switch ( if possible)
Module Learning Strategies
Self directed study using web resources to investigate and complete tutorial work. Practical work will be used to enhance and provide demonstrations of the material.
If the module is taught by a CISCO local academy then the module is supplemented with the CCNA on line material and all practical work will take place in the CISCO lab, or using equipment from it.
Team assignment work as part of skills testThe normal pattern of delivery will be one lecture and one practical with one further practical session as necessary.If the module is delivered by a CISCO Local Academy, then the module is the second quarter of the progression towards being prepared for the CISCO Certified network Associate Exam. (CCNA). This satisfies the Common Skills 3 requirement of undertaking professional and career development.
If the module is taught by a CISCO local academy then the module is supplemented with the CCNA on line material and all practical work will take place in the CISCO lab, or using equipment from it.
Team assignment work as part of skills testThe normal pattern of delivery will be one lecture and one practical with one further practical session as necessary.If the module is delivered by a CISCO Local Academy, then the module is the second quarter of the progression towards being prepared for the CISCO Certified network Associate Exam. (CCNA). This satisfies the Common Skills 3 requirement of undertaking professional and career development.
Module Learning Outcome
1. Perform Network and LAN troubleshooting
2. Use the Operating System command line interface
3. Knowledge of routing protocols and associated layers
4. Ability to log into computer and perform basic set-up of network configuration.
5. Basic knowledge of router configurations
6. Ability to design a WAN using routers, switches and hubs according to industry standards using commercial equipment
7. Describe in detail IP addressing including sub-netting
AND BE ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING COMMON SKILLS COMPETENCIES
a. 2. Manage own time in achieving objectives
b. 5 Treat others values opinions and beliefs with respect
c. 10 Communicate in writing
d. 12 Use information sources
e. 13 Deal with a combination of routine and non-routine tasks
f. 14 Identify routine and non-routine problems
g. 15 Apply numerical skills and techniques.
h. 18 Use a range of thought processes
2. Use the Operating System command line interface
3. Knowledge of routing protocols and associated layers
4. Ability to log into computer and perform basic set-up of network configuration.
5. Basic knowledge of router configurations
6. Ability to design a WAN using routers, switches and hubs according to industry standards using commercial equipment
7. Describe in detail IP addressing including sub-netting
AND BE ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING COMMON SKILLS COMPETENCIES
a. 2. Manage own time in achieving objectives
b. 5 Treat others values opinions and beliefs with respect
c. 10 Communicate in writing
d. 12 Use information sources
e. 13 Deal with a combination of routine and non-routine tasks
f. 14 Identify routine and non-routine problems
g. 15 Apply numerical skills and techniques.
h. 18 Use a range of thought processes
Module Indicative Content
- Review of Communications technology
- Introduction to WANs and routers
- Operating System command line interface / GUI interface
- O/S bootup, initialisation, configuration and troubleshooting
- TCP/IP and IP addressing
- Network Routing and protocols
- Introduction to WANs and routers
- Operating System command line interface / GUI interface
- O/S bootup, initialisation, configuration and troubleshooting
- TCP/IP and IP addressing
- Network Routing and protocols
Module Assessment
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%.
A MULTI-CHOICE TEST length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 50%.
A TEST length 2 HOUR(S) weighted at 30%.
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A MULTI-CHOICE TEST length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 50%.
A TEST length 2 HOUR(S) weighted at 30%.
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