Combination of lectures and practical laboratory sessions. Lectures will take the form of traditional theory and tutorials.
Laboratory sessions take the form of individual & group work.
Module Aim:
To provide the student with:
1. the skills necessary to build simple computer networks.
2. the basic concepts of networking.
3. the capability to understand basic network device configuration
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Describe and compare network models
LO2
Examine IOS (Internet Operating System) basic features
LO3
Identify network media and construct network cables
LO4
Identify and explain IP addresses
LO5
Èxplore and construct LANs and WANs
LO6
Test and troubleshoot computer networks
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Networking Basics
Network devices, types of networks, Internet (15%)
Network Models and Protocols
Network standards and rules, OSI & TCP/IP models (20%)
Network OS
Router and Switch IOS architecture & commands (30%)
OSI Lower Layers
Physical, Data Link, Network (35%)
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Two practical examinations to demonstrate the achievement of the
leaning outcomes
1,2,3,4,5,6
40.00
n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Weekly practical/laboratory work is designed to allow students to
demonstrate the achievement of the learning incomes
1,2,3,4,5,6
20.00
n/a
Examination
Written Test Block 1: The students will be given a written test to
assess their knowledge of network devices and protocols
1,2,5
20.00
n/a
Examination
Written Test 2: The students will be given a written test to assess
their knowledge of network media & network operating system
3,4,6
20.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment