IY4S737 - Networking Technologies 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Aug 2030 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IY4S737
Module Title: Networking Technologies
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Cyber Security
Faculty Sub Group: Cyber Security
Module Leader: Mamoun Qasem
Module Team: Arun Kumar, Richard Ward, Sharan Johnstone, Christopher Tubb, Christopher Manley, Andrew Bellamy, Madhu Khurana, Emma Derbi, Joshua Richards, Peter Eden, Beth Jenkins, Rachael Medhurst
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100365 - computer networks
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 30 Aug 2030

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 

  • IP Routing Process 

  • Static / Dynamic Routing 

  • Distance Vector 

  • Link-state 

  • Redundancy Protocols 

  • Class / Classless 

  • Subnetting, Troubleshooting & Issues 

  • 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 24
Independent Study 78
Direct Study (Including online independent learning) 48
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Interdisciplinary Work 12
Problem/Challenge Based Learning 12
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
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge and problem-solving skills 120 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Essential Reading  

  • Das, A (2021) Practical AI for Cybersecurity, CRC Press. 

  • Dasgupta, J. et al (2021). Adversary-Aware Learning Techniques and Trends in Cybersecurity, Springer. 

  • Clarke, B. et all. (2020). Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, Springer. 

  • Gupta, B. et al. (2019 Machine Learning for Computer and Cyber Security - Principle, Algorithms, and Practices, CRC Press, 2019. 

  • Parisi, A. (2019) Hands-On Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity - Implement smart AI systems for preventing cyber-attacks and detecting threats and network anomalies, Packt Publishing Priyadarshini, I. et al. (2022) Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity - Advances and Innovations, CRC Press.