IS4S768 - Networking Technologies 18 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IS4S768
Module Title: Networking Technologies
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematics
Faculty Sub Group: Informatics
Module Leader: Keith Norris, Nigel Richards
Module Team: Robert Berry
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100365 - computer networks
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 18 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To provide the skills and theoretical understanding to develop network solutions, based on international standards, using appropriate analysis and design techniques.

Content Summary

Common Network Devices & Software
• Layer 1, 2 and 3 devices
• Use of Virtualisation for Networking
Network Protocols
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Domain Name Servers (DNS)
• Server Message Block (SMB)
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Secure Shell (SSH) implementation, detection and security
Internet Routing and Protocol
• Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) Routing Protocols
o Routing Basics
o IP Routing Process
o Static / Dynamic Routing
o Distance Vector
o Link-state
o Redundancy Protocols
o Class / Classless
o Subnetting, Troubleshooting & Issues
o Network Address Translation (NAT) / Port Address Translation (PAT)
• Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) Routing Protocols
• Securing reliable and error-free transmission.
Switching and Virtual LANs
• Layer 2 Switching Concept
• Layer 2 Addressing
• Spanning Tree Protocol (SPT)
• Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) + VLAN Trunking
• Power Over Ethernet
• Port Mirroring
Wireless Network
• 802.11 standard
• Wireless Network Components
• Installation and Administration Wireless Networks
• Securing Wireless Networks

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 32
Tutorial 16
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 72
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate their ability to show critical judgement in developing solutions to networking design problems.
LO2 Understand the theoretical and practical issues of network design and maintenance, in the context of existing and emerging network technologies and standards.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 2 A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 2
Report 1

Reading List

Networking Technologies | University of South Wales (talis.com)