Assessment methods which enable student to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the Module:

Laboratory-based project requires researching, analysing, specifying, designing, coding, testing and evaluating your own project. (1500 words report)

LO 1,2,3,

Examination (1.5 hours)

LO 4,5,6

To pass this module student must obtain overall 50% marks

Hucaby, D. (2007), CCNP BCMSN Official Exam Certification Guide, 4th Edition, Cisco Press.,
Cisco Systems, Inc., Lewis W. (2005), CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching Lab Companion
Inc Cisco Systems., Lewis W. (2004) CCNP Multilayer Switching Companion Guide, Cisco Press,
Sommerville, I (2006) Software Engineering, Addison Wesley
Pressman, R. (2005) Software Engineering - A Practitioner's Approach, McGraw Hill
Jane W. S. Liu, (2000) Real-Time Systems, Prentice Hall
Nickerson, R (2000)Business and Information Systems, Prentice Hall

Journals:
Journal of Network and Computer Applications - Elsevier
Journal of Network and Systems Management - Springer
JNW - Journal of Networks - Academy Publisher
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research
SERSC: International Journal of Security and Its Applications
International Journal of Information and Computer Security
Emerald | Information Management & Computer Security information

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Spreadsheet software like EXCEL/SPSS
Printed and electronic journals.

Topics

Network Systems
- Protocol layering of an appropriate operating system.
- TCP/IP and routing via an operating system.
- Configuring administrative rights in an operating system.
- FTP, DNS, DHCP, Firewall and routing implementation and testing.
- Implement multiple web server technologies
- Physical and data link: Fundamental concepts of low power, wireless communications.
- Standards and protocols: 802.15.4/Zigbee, energy efficient MAC protocols. Processors and platforms for sensor networks. Power consumption and capacity. Security.
- Network layer: ad-hoc routing principles and protocols, e.g. : gossiping, directed diffusion, adaptive protocols.
- Applications, e.g. : Habitat monitoring, volcanic monitoring, industrial sensor networks, building monitoring and management, location tracking. Financial and safety issues of applying WSN technology.
- Programming and operating systems: programming for resource constrained devices, programming models and languages, NesC, operating systems, TinyOS, location/time services, security, resilience.
- Modelling and analysis: simulation, TOSSIM, performance evaluation, power consumption and life of power sources.

Routing and Switching Technology:
- Planning Routing Services to Requirements
- Planning Routing Implementations with EIGRP
- Planning Routing Implementations with OSPF as Scalable Routing Protocol
- Implement an IPv4Based Redistribution Solution
- Considering the Advantages of Using BGP
- ELearning Training on IPv6 and Routing for Branch Offices and Remote Workers
- Implementing Cisco IP Routing v1.0 ROUTE

Switching Technology
- Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks - BCMSN
- Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network
- Analyzing Campus Network Designs
- Design and Implement VLANs Trunks and EtherChannel
- Routing Between VLANs
- Implement High Availability in a Network Design
- Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network
- Planning for Support of Voice in a Campus Network

Security
- Controlled Access
* Authentication
* Authorization
* Policy association
- Biometrics
- Secure protocols: IPSec and Virtual Private Networking
- SSL/TLS
- Electronic mail security: Basic e-mail security, Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and S/MIME.
- Wireless Security
- Web-based Security
- Certification Authorities and the Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- System security: Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Security Solutions for Systems Engineers - SSSE
- Advanced Security Introduction
- Cisco Firewalling
- Virtual Private Network
- Intrusion Detection Prevention Systems
- Network Admission Control
- Security Management

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

The lectures will be interactive with student participation in discussion about Network Systems, Routing and Switching Technology and Security addressing information transportation, solutions and testing using simulation and case studies. Students will be allocated to small groups for various activities and workshop sessions. Tutorials are used to ensure that students understand the material and its relevance to the programme. Within the module, students will undertake individual presentations. These will be used to highlight understanding of module content, planning and implementation of ideas and innovations, self assessment and reflection, peer/tutor discussion and review.

For each topic, students will engage in preparation and reading prior to each seminar or practical workshop. Students will be asked to share their reading of the topic through discussion with their peer group, present their findings to the seminar group and provide feedback to other students

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