Module Title:Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 5 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A combination of traditional lectures and laboratory sessions will be employed. The laboratory sessions will allow for regular formative assessment and feedback.
Module Aim: 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 should be able to:
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.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

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
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project40.00%
Practical10.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination n/a 1,2 20.00 Week 6
Examination n/a 1,2 30.00 Week 9
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3 40.00 Week 12
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Weekly practical/laboratory work is designed to allow students to demonstrate the achievement of all the learning outcomes. 1,2,3 10.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

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