Module Descriptors
LAN SWITCHING AND WAN NETWORKS
XCOM51080
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 20%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A report (1500 words) weighted at 20%. Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A written MCQ examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50% Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A practical (1 hour) not in examination conditions weighted at 30%. Learning Outcome 3.
A written MCQ examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50% Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A practical (1 hour) not in examination conditions weighted at 30%. Learning Outcome 3.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures / 24 hours labs/tutorial (1:n)2 (1:20)2
Self-directed 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-directed 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 Resources
CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server.
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed Semesters 3 and 4 of the CCNA program
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server.
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed Semesters 3 and 4 of the CCNA program
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have Study of level 1 module CE00126-1 Introduction to Networking with LANs and WANs or level 2 module CE00357-2 Programmable Network Architectures or equivalent.
Disqualifying combination - other modules that cover preparation for stages 3 and 4 of the CISCO CCNA certification.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
Disqualifying combination - other modules that cover preparation for stages 3 and 4 of the CISCO CCNA certification.
Delivery across two semesters is only available to students enrolled at SURF colleges.
Module Texts
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (Exam 640-801) 5th Edition, Paperback
Todd Lammle, Sybex International, (2005), ISBN 0-7821-4391-1
Computer Networks, 4th Edition, Hardback or International Edition
Andrew Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall PTR, (2003), ISBN 0-13-038488-7
Todd Lammle, Sybex International, (2005), ISBN 0-7821-4391-1
Computer Networks, 4th Edition, Hardback or International Edition
Andrew Tannenbaum, Prentice Hall PTR, (2003), ISBN 0-13-038488-7
Module Indicative Content
LAN switched networks and VLAN's
Routing and Routed protocols
Network Security
Wide Area Network
Network Management
Routing and Routed protocols
Network Security
Wide Area Network
Network Management