CE231-5-SP-CO:
Computer and Data Networks
2026/27
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Monday 18 January 2027
Thursday 25 March 2027
15
30 April 2026
Requisites for this module
CE155
(none)
(none)
(none)
CE321
BENGG420 Computer Networks,
BENGG421 Computer Networks (Including Year Abroad),
BENGI120 Computer Networks (Including Placement Year),
BENGGH4P Computers with Electronics,
BENGGH4Q Computers with Electronics (Including Year Abroad),
BENGI1H6 Computers with Electronics (Including Placement Year),
BENGH641 Communications Engineering,
BENGHP41 Communications Engineering (Including Foundation Year),
BENGHPK1 Communications Engineering (Including Placement Year),
BENGHQ41 Communications Engineering (Including Year Abroad),
BSC G111N2 Computing,
BSC G112N2 Computing (Including Year Abroad),
BSC G113N2 Computing (Including Placement Year),
BSC GH01 Computing and Electronics,
BSC GH02 Computing and Electronics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC GH03 Computing and Electronics (Including Placement Year),
BSC GH3P Computing and Electronics (Including Foundation Year),
BSC H631N1 Electronics,
BSC H632N1 Electronics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC H633N1 Electronics (Including Placement Year)
This module introduces the TCP/IP layered stack of internetworking protocols, with particular focus on Ethernet switching at the network access layer and IP subnetting at the network layer. Addressing structures will be designed for campus scale networks, and evaluated for a modern infrastructure. Laboratory sessions will give extensive experience working with and configuring network devices.
The aims of this module are:
- To introduce students to TCP/IP networks.
- To develop students knowledge of principles of Ethernet switching.
- To develop students knowledge of principles of IP addressing systems.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Explain the principles of the TCP/IP model.
- Configure network devices with appropriate settings.
- Explain the principles of, and configure, Ethernet switches.
- Design IP subnet addressing schemes, suitable for campus-scale networks.
- Assess the suitability of relevant LAN protocols within modern communications infrastructure.
Information Syllabus
- Client/server communication and intermediary network devices
- the TCP/IP networking model
- Network Access Layer: Ethernet switching Protocol
- LANs and Virtual LANs
- Network Layer: IP addressing and subnetting
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Building, configuring and testing a network
This module will be delivered by:
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Cisco CCNA2 Routing and Switching Essentials On Line Test- in person closed book |
|
50% |
| Coursework |
Routing & Switching Essentials – Moodle Test, In person, Closed Book |
|
40% |
| Coursework |
Written Report Routing and Switching Essentials |
|
10% |
| Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
|
| Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during September (Reassessment 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
Dr Mays Al-Naday, email: mfhaln@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Mays Al-Naday
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
Yes
No
Yes
Prof Sandra Dudley
London South Bank University
Professor of Communication Systems
Available via Moodle
Of 26 hours, 14 (53.8%) hours available to students:
12 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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