Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Computing Enterprise Network Design | |||
| Reference | CM4117 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| 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 | Identify and discuss the issues involved in developing a requirements analysis document for industry based computer networks. |
| 2 | Appraise the methodologies used when designing a network in commercial environments. |
| 3 | Recognise and analyse architectural patterns in network design. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate the various designs currently implemented in enterprise networks. |
| 5 | Discuss the commercial and economic issues associated to 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 | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 250 | 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: | Coursework. | ||||
| 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 | CM3101 Computing Network Management, or equivalent |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hummel, S (2015) Cisco Design Fundamentals: Multilayered Design Approach For Network Engineers. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| 2 | Hummel, S (2013) Network Design Fundamentals. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| 3 | Bruno, A & Jordan, S (2016) CCDA 200−310 Official Cert Guide. 5th Ed. Cisco Press |
| 4 | Oppenheimer, P (2010) Top−Down Network Design. 3rd Ed. Cisco Press |
| 5 | Kurose, J & Ross, K (2012) Computer Networking: A Top−Down Approach. 6th Ed. Pearson Education |
| 6 | Thomatis, M (2015) Network Design Cookbook: Architecting Cisco Networks. lulu.com |
| 7 | Tanenbaum, A & Wetherall, D (2013) Computer Networks. 5th Ed. Pearson |
| 8 | Stallings, W (2013) Data and Computer Communications. 10th Ed. Pearson Education |