Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Computing Enterprise Network Design | |||
| Reference | CM3156 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2017 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | July 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to critically appraise the requirements analysis, design and implementation of computer networks in the industrial and commercial environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the issues involved in developing a requirements analysis document for industry-based computer networks. |
| 2 | Assess the methodologies used when designing a network in commercial environments. |
| 3 | Review architectural patterns in network design. |
| 4 | Demonstrate an understanding of various designs currently implemented in enterprise networks. |
| 5 | Review the commercial and economic issues associated with enterprise network design. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Network design, implementation and maintenance. Practicalities of designing, implementing and maintaining a network in a commercial environment. Enterprise WAN, Data Centre, Storage and Virtual Private networks. Implementation and design of modern communication systems. Case studies. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures. The understanding of students is tested and further enhanced through interactive labs. In the laboratories the students will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop sufficient knowledge of the subject. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 240 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | A Coursework that covers all the Learning Outcomes (LOs) listed above. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | West, J., & White, C. M. (2023). Data communications & computer networks: A business user's approach. Cengage. |
| 2 | Varghese, G., & Xu, J. (2022). Network Algorithmics: an interdisciplinary approach to designing fast networked devices. Morgan Kaufmann. |
| 3 | Okasha, K. (2020). Network Automation Cookbook: Proven and actionable recipes to automate and manage network devices using Ansible. Packt Publishing Ltd. |
| 4 | Zsiga, Z. (2023). Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide. Cisco Press. |