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Core Module Information
Module title: Networked Services
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSN09101
Module leader: Gordon Russell
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will be given a review/introduction to the Linux files system and command shell, and will study the basics of user administration (account management), key elements of the Linux architecture, server network management, server security, gateway security, web server configuration, DNS, and administration troubleshooting.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse and implement operating system configurations, e.g. Linux.

LO2: Analyse and implement web server configurations, e.g. Apache.

LO3: Analyse and implement network and server security, e.g. firewall configurations.

LO4: Critically assess methodologies for high performance and high-reliability environments.

LO5: Critically assess the nature and substance of topical issues in the field.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gordon Russell
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 The general approach in this module is to make use of lectures to give examples and case studies. These highlight the need for particular approaches and techniques, and make use of commands to tackle the issues presented.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 The practicals follow up on the lectures, providing syntax and practice on the situations and commands discussed. This allows the lectures to minimise detailed discussions on command syntax, flags, and other detailed implementation issues, even though at its heart system administration is a very practical activity.
Online Guided independent study 160 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through lectures, practicals, and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 50 1~2~3 Week 10 HOURS= 1.5 hours This practical assessment tests student knowledge under supervised conditions as they perform administration tasks on a live system. These may involve user account troubleshooting, security and networking configuration, and application management. Students are assessed on their ability to complete the tasks.
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 2 hours The second assessment is a written test, and takes the form of a 20 question short answer paper. This is designed to cover all the theory of the module, and focuses on understanding rather than fact-based recollection.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Network Services CSN09101 / CSN09901
 

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