Module Details

Module Code: NETW C3607
Module Title: Computer Networks 1
Title: Computer Networks 1
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Donnacha Lowney
Module Author:: Keith Smyth
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Module Description: To provide a study of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) in an IPv4 environment. This module provides opportunities for students to gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to design and test enterprise LANs and WANs.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Test structured cabling plant to current industry standards.
LO2 Configure industry standard switches and Routers in an IPv4 environment.
LO3 Design, configure and test wired LANs and WANs.
LO4 Use an industry standard simulation package to simulate LANs and WANs.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
1. Circuit switched and Packet switched Networks
Describe and contrast circuit and packet switched networks.
2. Flow and error control
Stop and wait, Go back-N, Selective reject, Windowing.
3. Network Topologies
Bus, Ring, Mesh, Star, Hybrid.
4. Structured Cabling
Implement a structured cabling installation, Test a structured cable installation to industry standards (EIA/TIA 568-D).
5. Configure an industry standard switches and routers
Use a CLI to configure and test: E.G. configure VLAN's on a switch. Configure OSPF and RIP on routers.
6. Use an industry standard simulation package
Use a simulation package to design, configure and test LANs and WANs
7. IPv4 addressing
Understand the need for layer 3 addressing. Describe IPv4 address structure.
8. HDLC
Requirement, Frame structure and operation.
9. Layer 4 operation
Understand: The structure and need for layer 4 addressing, The basic operation of UDP and TCP.
10. Network Analyses
Use an industry standard analyser to examine packets traversing a LAN.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A mixture of written class tests and MCQ's using the Institute's MLE at the end of each major section.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete practical assignments and practical exams
Students will submit written reports on the assignments.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Practicals Contact Practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cisco press. CCNA 200 - 301 Offical Cert Guide library, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 978-15871471].
  • BA Forouzan. (2012), Data Communications and Networking, 5th. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 978-00733762].
  • William Stallings. (2011), Data and Computer Communications, 9th. Prentice Hall, p.888, [ISBN: 0-13-139205-0].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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