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 | ✔ | ✔ | |