CE321-6-AT-CA:
Network Engineering
2020/21
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
29 July 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module develops on networking in CE155 and CE231 to look at more advanced concepts in networking including wide area networking, securing networks and network virtualisation.
The aims of this module are to address the suitability of WAN and LAN protocols for communications infrastructure. Simulation and network analysis performance are evaluated for contemporary networks. Access technologies and router configurations in WAN and LAN based networks are studied to evaluate their place in modern networks.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Discuss and analyse the fundamental principles behind contemporary network architectures and protocols, and understand how and why new protocols are created by standardization bodies
2. Explain and configure Internet routing protocols for interconnecting WAN and LAN technologies
3. Understand the principles of access technologies and configure routers to use these technologies
4. Assess the suitability of relevant WAN protocols within a modern communications infrastructure
5. Explain, design and analyse quality of service mechanisms for networks
Outline Syllabus
Network architectures and principles of network protocols
1. Core, metro and access networking
2. Transport network technologies - leased-lined, SDH
3. Communicating routing algorithms and protocols
4. Access control lists
5. Multi-protocol label switching
Quality of service mechanisms in networking
1. Prioritisation of traffic
2. Queuing algorithms (FIFO, WFQ, CBWFQ, LLQ)
3. QoS models (best effort, intergrated services, differentiated services
Data link layer protocols and access technologies
1. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
2. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
3. Frame Relay
4. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Wide area network access
1. Configuring routers for WAN access
2. Comparison of WAN protocols
3. Securing WAN networks
Network Virtualisation
1. Cloud and virtualisation
2. Software defined networking
This module includes Cisco CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation and which requires that students have taken CCNA Semseters 1-2 as taught in CE155 and CE231.
Lectures and Cisco laboratory
- Cisco Networking Academy. (no date) Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Companion Guide (CCNAv7).
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Connecting Networks Assignment - Week 9 |
|
50% |
| Practical |
CISCO Connecting Networks Test (online MCQ) - Week 16 |
|
50% |
| 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, Dr Michael Barros
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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Dr Yunfei Chen
University of Warwick
Associate Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 1330 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
1330 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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