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Core Module Information
Module title: Practical Networks 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSN07102
Module leader: Isam Wadhaj
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

The module is aligned with the industry standard CCNA Routing & Switching syllabus ‘Introduction to Networks. Principal topics to be covered are:

Network Protocols and Communications
Configuring a Network Operating System
Network Access
Ethernet
Network Layer
Transport Layer
IP Addressing
Subnetting IP Networks.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Gain an appreciation of the means by which Ethernet networks transmit data
LO2: Compare the properties of different types of network media
LO3: Outline an overview of the TCP/IP protocol suite
LO4: Understand the devices, configuration commands and services required to maintain secure networks
LO5: Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfil given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks
LO6: Undertake basic network design using routers and switches.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Isam Wadhaj
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 153 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 3 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 40 1,2,3,4 7 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Class Test 60 4,5,6 15 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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