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 Local Area Networks.
2. an understanding of networking concepts.
3. the capability to understand how data is transferred across Ethernet networks.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Describe the hardware, software, and services that comprise a Local Area Network, and be able to articulate how these components integrate to form a network solution
LO2
Demonstrate expertise in configuring network end devices and network switches to construct Local Area Networks (LANs)
LO3
Explain key networking protocols, and their hierarchical relationship in the context of a conceptual model, such as the OSI and TCP/IP framework
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
Introduction to Computer Networks
Network devices, types of networks, Internet
Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
Initial configuration of switches and the end devices connected to them in LANs
Protocols and Models
Introduction to common networking protocols and the OSI 7 Layer networking model and the TCP/IP networking model
OSI Lower Layers
Physical, Data Link, and Network Layers
Ethernet Switching
Switch operation in Ethernet LANs
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Role of ARP in Ethernet networks
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Two practical examinations to assess the student's knowledge of basic switch and end device configuration and their ability to build simple local area networks.
2
40.00
n/a
Other
The students will be given two online tests to
assess their knowledge of Local Area Networks and Layer 2 switch operations
1,3
20.00
n/a
Examination
The students will be given a written test to assess their knowledge of Protocols and Network Models, the operation of the Data Link and Physical Layers and the use of ARP in networking
3
20.00
n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Weekly practical/laboratory work is designed to allow students to
demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes
1,2
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