CE231-5-FY-CO:
Computer and Data Networks
2019/20
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Friday 26 June 2020
15
30 April 2019
Requisites for this module
CE155
(none)
(none)
(none)
CE321
BENGG420 Computer Networks,
BENGG421 Computer Networks (Including Year Abroad),
BENGI120 Computer Networks (Including Placement Year),
BENGH641 Communications Engineering,
BENGHP41 Communications Engineering (Including Foundation Year),
BENGHPK1 Communications Engineering (Including Placement Year),
BENGHQ41 Communications Engineering (Including Year Abroad)
This module will explain internet routing protocols, Ethernet switches and associated protocols. Addressing structures will be designed for campus scale networks and the suitability of LAN and IP protocols evaluated for a modern infrastructure.
The aims of this module are:
. to provide students with an understanding of Internet routing protocols, Ethernet and further IP networking;
. to cover parts 2 and 3 of the Cisco CCNA syllabus;
. to build upon material introduced in CE155.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Explain and configure Internet routing protocols for interconnecting networks.
2. Explain the principles of, and configure, Ethernet switches and associated protocols.
3. Design addressing structures and interconnecting strategies for campus scale networks.
4. Assess the suitability of relevant LAN and IP protocols within a modern communications infrastructure.
Outline Syllabus
Ethernet switching concepts and switch configuration
Spanning tree protocol
Virtual LANs
Internet routing protocols
Introduction to Classless Routing and IP address scaling
Distance vector routing protocols, RIP and EIGRP
Link-state routing protocols OSPF
Configuration of RIP, EIGRP and OSPFEIGRP and BGP
Comparison between distance vector and link stateBasic performance measurements for routing protocols
Access control lists
Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
Network address translation
Wireless Ethernet
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials Test - wk 17 |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Cisco CCNA Scaling Networks Test - wk 30 |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 Routing and Switching Essentials - wk 10 |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2 Scaling Networks - wk 24 |
|
25% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
|
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
Prof Martin Reed, email: mjreed@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Martin Reed
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
Yes
No
No
Dr Yunfei Chen
University of Warwick
Associate Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 360 hours, 19 (5.3%) hours available to students:
341 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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