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An ASSIGMT weighted at 50%. An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%.

Examination (50%) (Learning outcomes 1, 2)
Assignment (50%) (Learning outcomes 3, 4)

Introduction to data communications and review of latest trends in the market
Communication architecture and network protocol layering using the OSI standards model.
Network hardware - local area networks and wide area networks with consideration of alternative methods and fundamentally new communication technologies such as VoIP and satellite networks.
Network Software - hierarchical protocol layers with consideration of specific services and protocols in protocol suits such as TCP/IP stack.
Internetworking - principal concepts and architecture of heterogeneous networks and internetworking protocols such as ARP, HTTP, ICMP, IP, TCP and UDP.
Application interfacing - examining major issues in distributed applications areas such as network management and security, the World Wide Web, DNS, electronic mail and file transfer protocol.
Security implications for networks including WAN architectures/cloud computing.

Packet tracer and equivalent tools
Internet resources

This module uses a number of teaching methods to provide the student with appropriate knowledge and understanding of the material in the module. The continual practical work will assist the student in understanding the material presented and also to support the development of practical skills this module aims to achieve. Lecture material will be presented to the students both formally and informally as appropriate to the subject matters. Delivery will normally be 2 lectures and 2 practical per week.
However, where the module is offered in blended learning mode for part-time cohorts then delivery will be 1 lecture and 1 practical per week with directed blended learning equating to the other lecture and tutorial.
The assessment will be by an end of module written examination as well as an in course assignment in the form of a coursework and practical assignment(s).
(1:n)2 (1:20)2
(1:n)1 (1:20)1 when done by blended learning

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