IY1S411 - Network Technologies in Practice 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2030 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IY1S411
Module Title: Network Technologies in Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Cyber Security
Faculty Sub Group: Cyber Security
Module Leader: Christopher Tubb
Module Team: Ashley Nute, Barbara Hayman, David Reed, Gaynor Davies, Robert James, Christopher Harrison, Michael Aubrey, Dafydd Griffiths, Richard Roberts
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100365 - computer networks
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 30 Jul 2030

Module Aims

To introduce network concepts in a practical context, relating these to issues of cyber security 

Content Summary

Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts in computer networks and operating systems. 

Including 

  • Diverse Topologies 

  • Ethernet 

  • TCP/IP 

  • Operating Systems 

  • Memory and Disk Management 

  • Processor Scheduling 

  • Device Management, and their interplay in modern computing systems. 

Students will demonstrate understanding by the ability to apply security measures within network environments and deploying this within operating systems. 

Including 

  • Identifying Vulnerabilities and Threats 

  • The crucial role of operating systems in managing network resources. 

  • Implementing security protocols 

  • Handling Threats 

  • Deploying measures for intrusion prevention and response. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 24
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Independent Study 80
Direct Study (Including online independent learning) 60
Formative Assessment - Independent 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate Comprehensive Understanding of Network Technologies and Operating Systems
LO2 Apply appropriate varied Security Measures in Network Environments

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Assessment of application of knowledge and practical skills to real-world problems via simulation of an event or situation that reproduces the real-life characters with which a learner physically or virtually interacts 120 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 Students will write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken 0 2000 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Simulation (Onsite) 1
Practical Written Work 1

Reading List

Gupta B et al. (2020) Handbook of?Computer Networks?and Cyber Security: Principles and Paradigms, Springer ISBN-13 978-3030222765 

 

Forouzan B (2021) Data Communications and Networking with TCP/IP Protocol Suite ISE McGraw-hill ISBN-13 978-1260597820 

 

Tanenbaum A., Feamster N., et al. (2021) Computer Networks, Global Edition 6th Edition Pearson ISBN-13 978-1292374062 

 

Silberschatz A., Galvin P., Gange G.(2019) Operating System Concepts, Global edition. Wiley  ISBN-13 978-1119454083