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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Cisco CCNA Courses 1 and 2 Network Basics, Routing and Switching Essentials
Reference CMM613 Version 3
Created September 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To introduce students to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. To introduce students to the principles and structure of IP addressing. To introduce students to the fundamentals concepts of Ethernet,media, and operations.

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 small scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
2 Diagnose problems and propose solutions to problems in equipment selection, protocol use and configurations in small scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
3 Analyse and design and IP addressing schemes for a small scale network.
4 Configure small scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
5 Troubleshoot small scale Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.

Indicative Module Content
Exploring the Network: Communicating in a Network-Centric World, The Network as a Platform, LANs, WANs, and the Internet,The Expanding Network. Configuring a Network Operating System: IOS Bootcamp, Getting Basic, Addressing Schemes Network Protocols and Communications:Network Protocols and Standards, Using Requests for Comments, Moving Data in the Network. Application Layer: Application Layer Protocols, Well-Known Application Layer Protocols and Services. Transport Layer: Transport Layer Protocols,TCP and UPD. Network Layer: Network Layer Protocols, Routing, Routers, Configuring a Cisco Router. IP Addressing: IPv4 Network Addresses, IPv6 Network Addresses, Connectivity Verification. Subnetting IP Networks: Subnetting an IPv4 Network, Addressing Schemes, Design Considerations for IPv6. Network Access: Data Link Layer, Media Access Control, Physical Layer, Network Media. Ethernet: Ethernet Protocol, Address Resolution Protocol, LAN Switches. Network Management and Performance: Create and Grow, Keeping the Network Safe, Basic Network Performance, Managing IOS Configuration Files. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Understand and describe basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches Understand and describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of a small switched network Understand and describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router, routing tables, and the route lookup process Configure and verify static routing and default routing Understand and describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them Understand and describe dynamic routing protocols, distance vector routing protocols, and link-state routing protocols Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a small routed network: o Routing Information Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv2) o Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF) Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and inter-VLAN routing Understand and describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs) Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6 Introduction to Switched Networks: LAN Design, The Switched Environment Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration: Basic Switch Configuration, Switch Security: Management and Implementation Implementing VLAN Security: VLAN Segmentation, VLAN Implementations, VLAN Security and Design. Routing Concepts: Initial Configuration of a Router, Routing Decisions, Router Operation Inter-VLAN Routing, Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration, Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing, Layer 3 Switching. Static Routing: Static Routing Implementation, Configure Static and Default Routes, Review of CIDR and VLSM, Configure Summary and Floating Static Routes, Troubleshoot Static and Default Route issues. Routing Dynamically: Dynamic Routing Protocols, Distance Vector Dynamic Routing, RIP and RIPng Routing, Link-State Dynamic Routing, The Routing Table. Single-Area OSPF: Characteristics of OSPF, Configure Single-Area OSPFv2, Configure Single-Area OSPFv3. Access Control Lists: IP ACL Operation, Standard IPv4 ACLs, Extended IPv4 ACLs, Troubleshoot ACLs, IPv6 ACLs. DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol v4, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol v6. Network Address Translation for IPv4, NAT Operation, Configuring NAT, Troubleshooting NAT.

Module Delivery
The module is taught using a structured programme of web based learning materials, web-based activities, practical exercises and student centred learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 44 44
Non-Contact Hours 106 106
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
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: Practical Exam Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Computer-based assessment.
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 4, 5
Description: Hands-on lab exercises.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on equal weighting of C1 and C2 components.
Practical Exam:
Practical Exam: A B C D E F NS
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C B B C C E E
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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 This module represents Courses 1 and 2 of the four course CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Routing and Switching Curriculum.The material for the course is provided by Cisco to the University in the form of web−based learning and assessment mechanisms as well as lab equipment in the form of routers and switches for practical training.
2 STALLINGS, W., 2010. Data and Computer Communications, 9th Ed, New Jersey:Prentice Hall.
3 Cisco Networking Academy, 2013. Introduction to Networks Companion Guide. 1 Edition. Cisco Press.
4 Cisco Networking Academy, 2014. Routing and Switching Essentials Companion Guide. 1 Edition. Cisco Press.

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