Module Descriptors
DESIGN OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (D/L)
COIS60608
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jonathan Westlake
Email: J.C.Westlake@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Fundamentals of Computer Networks (Level 4) D/L or equivalent networking experience
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to:
- Provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of corporate networking.
- Provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of a corporate network.
- Provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
Your study will include the following topics:
Networking infrastructure standards, latest protocols and media standards, network interconnection, network storage management, server topology design, integration strategies.
- Provide a broad understanding of the issues involved when making procurement decisions in the field of corporate networking.
- Provide practical experience in designing and using various elements of a corporate network.
- Provide an in-depth understanding of selected topics of current relevance to the subject area.
Your study will include the following topics:
Networking infrastructure standards, latest protocols and media standards, network interconnection, network storage management, server topology design, integration strategies.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
Assignment weighted at 70% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal for a corporate communication systems scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio.
Assignment weighted at 70% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal for a corporate communication systems scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio.
Module Learning Strategies
On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which rflects all the elements of the module.
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, you will learn how to develop a corporate network design. Appropriate software applications for supporting network design will be used.
Reference to the Open Group Architecture Framework (Togaf) will be made throughout the module.
The 3 hours contact time will typically include provision of on-line, telephone and email support as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which rflects all the elements of the module.
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, you will learn how to develop a corporate network design. Appropriate software applications for supporting network design will be used.
Reference to the Open Group Architecture Framework (Togaf) will be made throughout the module.
The 3 hours contact time will typically include provision of on-line, telephone and email support as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
Module Texts
Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design, Natalia Olifer & Victor Olifer, Wiley, 2005, ISBN-10: 0470869828
Module Resources
Access to Internet
Online library resources:
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying computer science. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full electronic access to journals and conference proceedings.
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Appropriate network design software
Togaf http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/
Online library resources:
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying computer science. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full electronic access to journals and conference proceedings.
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Appropriate network design software
Togaf http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/