Module Details

Module Code: NETW
Module Title: Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
Title: Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Keara Barrett
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide learners with an appreciation of the characteristics, functionality and management of switches and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate skills in configuring and troubleshooting loop-free, fault tolerant LANs.
LO2 Appraise network requirements to design and implement suitable VLAN topologies.
LO3 Create suitable DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 implementations to automate the process of configuring devices on distinct VLANs.
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
LAN Switching:
Ethernet, Switching Concepts, CAM table operation, Layer 2 switching methods
VLANs:
VLAN operation, IEEE 802.1Q, trunking, Inter-VLAN routing
Layer 2 link management:
Path redundancy (STP), Fault-tolerance (Etherchannel)
Layer 3 address management:
DHCPv4, DHCPv6
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project40.00%
Practical10.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Weekly practical/laboratory work is designed to allow students to demonstrate the achievement of all the learning outcomes.
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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • James Kurose,Keith Ross. (2021), Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach, 7th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292153598].
  • ERICK STACK. (2020), COMPUTER NETWORKING BEGINNERS GUIDE: Networking for beginners. A Simple and Easy guide to manage a Network Computer System from the Basics, [ISBN: 978-180111782].
  • Sudip Misra & Sumit Goswami. (2017), Network Routing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Emerging Technologies, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-119-029].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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