Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand the different parts of the OSI stack
2. Be familiar with most of the main topics in networking
3. Have practical experience in the network laboratory exercises
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module introduces the OSI stack to students, and goes through the various layers in detail. The topics covered include: Network Types, functions, topologies, transmissions, switching, routing, management, reference models, architectures, protocols and standards; network user applications; flow and congestion control strategies; design and implementation considerations; use in Internet systems. There will be a few hot topics included each year.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
| Total | 120 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is based around an introduction to networks that is broad and is assessed by a final exam, as well as a practical element assessed in weekly labs done individually.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: practicals every week during semester | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
No |
| Examination: Final Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
No |
Carry forward of passed components
Yes
Yes
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
The grading is made available for each of the lab elements as soon as possible post event to help them prepare for the next.