Module Details

Module Code: INDL C4F01
Module Title: Industrial Networks
Title: Industrial Networks
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Diarmuid OBriain
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide learners with a broad and solid knowledge of network concepts, techniques and protocols related to Industrial Networks.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select and apply appropriate techniques, models as well as networking tools and devices to broadly-defined networking problems within an Industrial networking environment.
LO2 Describe and demonstrate serial as well as switched and routed communication paths over wired or wireless media between elements in an Industrial network.
LO3 Catogorise and contrast the particular protocols used for communication within Industrial Networks.
LO4 Evaluate, and consider mitigation measures for, security concerns that exist for Industrial networks
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
Local Area Networks (LAN) Switching:
Ethernet, Bridging and Switching Concepts, Local Area Networks (LAN), Virtual LAN (VLAN).
Internet Protocol:
Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), subnetting, Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM), Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) overview.
Routing:
Route types, Static routing, Dynamic routing protocol types (e.g. distance vector and link state), Investigation of dynamic routing protocols (e.g. Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)), Analysing routing tables.
Wireless:
Wireless networks, Wireless LAN concepts, configuration and security (e.g. WiFi).
Industrial Control System protocols:
Examine serial and network technologies used in Industrial Control Systems (e.g. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3), BACnet, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Profibus, DeviceNet, CANbus, Zigbee, Profinet).
Industrial Security
Insecurity by Inheritance, Defence in Depth, Perdue model, IEC62443, Computer and Application Security.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
MCQ style online tests to consolidate class material.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Laboratory based examination. The learner will be presented with a practical networking problem to solve in a 2 hour period.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination of the complete range of material. This examination will take the form of an MCQ; however, it will take place at the Institute under supervision.

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
MCQ style online tests to consolidate class material.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Laboratory based examination. The learner will be presented with a practical networking problem to solve in a 2 hour period.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination of the complete range of material. This examination will take the form of an MCQ; however, it will take place at the Institute under supervision.
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.
Reassessment Description
A repeat examination as well as a laboratory test can be made available at a later date on a pass/fail basis.

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
Lab/Lecture Contact Lecture/Laboratory designed to maximise the time the student can participate in Problem Based Learning (PBL) activity. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Student will be given tasks to carry out independent learning, thus maximising the time in class to laboratory based Problem Based Learning. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab/Lecture Contact Lecture/Laboratory designed to maximise the time the student can participate in Problem Based Learning (PBL) activity. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Student will be given tasks to carry out independent learning, thus maximising the time in class to laboratory based Problem Based Learning. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Scott Empson. (2016), CCNA Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide, 4. 33, Cisco Press, Indiana, U.S.A., p.364, [ISBN: 978-158720588].
  • Richard Zurawski. (2017), Industrial Communication Technology Handbook, 2. 5, CRC Press, Taylor and Frances Group, Croydon, U.K., p.1756, [ISBN: 978-113807181].
  • Pierre Kobes. (2017), Guideline Industrial Security: IEC 62443 is Easy, 1. 6, Hubert & Co GmbH, Berlin, the Federal Republic of Germany, p.118, [ISBN: 978-380074338].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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