The notes for Session 2003/2004 are currently
being revised.
| Unit
0. Pre-into [Presentation][SWF] |
The aims of this unit are to provide a
basic introduction to the module.
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| Unit
1. Introduction [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Define differing networking
topologies.
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Define the concepts of binary numbers.
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Understand the concept of hexadecimal
and binary conversion, and perform conversions.
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Define how hexadecimal numbers are
used in networking applications.
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Understands how data rates are defined
and calculated.
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Understands how to estimate data
propagation delays. |
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Unit
2. Network Elements [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are
to:
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Define a structured approach
to the understanding of transfer of
data over networks. |
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Define the differences between physical
and network addresses. |
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Defines the usage of broadcast addresses. |
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Outlines the use of internetworking
devices. |
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Unit
3. Network Types [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are
to:
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Outline the usage of
key networking technologies, such as
Ethernet, ATM and FDDI. |
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Define the usage of network switches.
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Outline the fault tolerant behaviour
of FDDI. |
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Define the main characteristics of
ATM. |
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Unit
4. Network Design and Modelling [PDF]
[Presentation][SWF][NetPerf]
[PDA]
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The aims of this unit are
to:
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Understand network design.
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Abstract networks.
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Outline the usage of network performance
tools. |
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Unit
5. Switches and VLANs [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Understands the usage
of switches and VLANs in network design.
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Configure basic information on a
Cisco switch. |
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Configure Cisco switches for VLANs. |
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Unit
6. IP Addressing and Subnetting [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Outlines how networks
are segmented into subnetworks. |
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Understands the importance of gateways.
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Defines the formats of IP addresses.
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Understands the usage of broadcast
and networks addresses. |
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Unit
7. TCP and Socket Programming [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Outlines the usage of
TCP.
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Defines the usage of TCP ports and
the concept of a socket, and the operation
of a client and server. |
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Unit
8. Router Programming [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Outlines the usage of
routers.
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Defines the key elements of router
programming.
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Unit
9. Routing Protocols [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Outline the usage and
importance of routing protocols.
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Understand the problems caused with
routing protocols.
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Unit
10. Mobile Networks [PDF][Presentation][SWF][PDA] |
The aims of this unit are to:
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Outlines the usage of
mobile networks and how these may integrate
into the Internet. |
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Understand the key elements of GSM
networking.
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Understands the key parameters used
in wireless networking. |
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