Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Scaling Networks | |||
| Reference | CM3103 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to describe the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and complex network, and configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Select suitable equipment, protocols and configurations for use in larger scale Local Area Networks. |
| 2 | Diagnose problems and make suggestions in equipment selection, protocol use and configurations in larger scale Local Area Networks. |
| 3 | Analyse and design IP addressing schemes for larger scale networks. |
| 4 | Configure larger scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks. |
| 5 | Troubleshoot larger scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Growing the Network: Scaling the Network, Switched Network. LAN Redundancy: Spanning Tree Concepts, Varieties of Spanning Tree Protocols, Spanning Tree Configuration, First Hop Redundancy Protocols. Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation Concepts, Link Aggregation Configuration. Wireless LANs: Wireless LAN Concepts, Wireless LAN Operation, Wireless LAN Security, Wireless LAN Single-Area OSPF: Advanced Single-Area OSPF Configurations, Troubleshooting Single-Area OSPF Implementations. Multiarea OSPF: Multiarea OSPF Operation, Configuring Multiarea OSPF. EIGRP: Characteristics of EIGRP, Configuring EIGRP for IPv4, Operation of EIGRP, Configuring EIGRP for IPv6, Advanced EIGRP Configurations, Troubleshooting EIGRP. IOS File Management: Managing IOS System Files, IOS Licensing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught using a structured programme of class and web-based learning materials, web-based activities, practical exercises on physical and simulated hardware, and student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Exam worth 50% of total module assessment | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
| Description: | Practical Exam worth 50% of total module assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 50% weighting of C1 and 50% weighting of C2. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Practical Exam: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | (CM1103) Computer Systems and Networking and (CM2103) Routing and Switching, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | STALLINGS, W., 2014. Data and Computer Communications, 10th Ed., Pearson. |
| 2 | DOYLE, J., CARROLL, J., Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Ed., CISCO Press. |
| 3 | TANENBAUM, A., WETHERALL, D., 2011. Computer Networks, 5th Ed., Pearson. |
| 4 | HUNT, C., 2002. TCP/IP Network Administrator, 3rd Ed., O’Reilly Networking. |
| 5 | THOMATIS, M (2015) Network Design Cookbook: Architecting Cisco Networks. lulu.com |
| 6 | COMER, D. (2015) Computer networks and Internets: Global edition. 6th edn. United Kingdom: Pearson Education. |
| 7 | This module is based and uses some of the material from Course 3 of the four course CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Routing and Switching Curriculum. The material for the course is provided in the form of adapted lectures, web−based learning and assessment mechanisms as well as practical lab activities. |