CE155-4-PT-CA:
Network Fundamentals
2018/19
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Spring Special
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 14 January 2019
Friday 22 March 2019
15
25 April 2019
Requisites for this module
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CE231
BENGH610DA Electronic Engineering
Aims
This module introduces the four layers of the TCP/IP internetworking module which includes applications, transport protocols, internetworking protocols and network access. Laboratory sessions will give extensive experience working with each of these layers and configuring network devices. The module will use the Cisco CCNA exploration Network Fundamentals course which is the first of four Cisco courses that can be used to obtain a Cisco CCNA qualification.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Configure network devices with appropriate settings
2. Design IP sub-networks
3. Propose, and describe, suitable protocols for use with networked applications.
4. Explain the principles of Ethernet and IP networking
Syllabus
. Client/server communication and intermediary network devices
. The OSI and TCP/IP networking models
. Network Access (TCP/IP Access Layer)
. Ethernet and ARP
. Network layer
. IP addressing
. Subnetting IP Networks
. Transport layer
. Application layer functionality and protocols
. Building, configuring and testing a network
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STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE.
The students will receive all the lecture and class material for CE155 through Moodle and listen again. The learning will be further supported by alignment with work within the company and webinars. It is possible that local students will opt to attend lectures and classes for students taking the parallel on-campus module CE155.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Coursework |
Assignment - written assignment to subnet a network |
|
50% |
Written Exam |
CCNA1 Online Exam - Week 11 |
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50% |
Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Mays Al-Naday, email: mfhaln@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Mays A-Naday
csee-schooloffice@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 46 hours, 20 (43.5%) hours available to students:
26 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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