CE321-6-AU-CO:
Network Engineering
2016/17
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
15
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Requisites for this module
CE231
(none)
(none)
(none)
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BENGG420 Computer Networks,
BENGG421 Computer Networks (Including Year Abroad),
BENGI120 Computer Networks (Including Placement Year),
BENGH641 Communications Engineering,
BENGHP41 Communications Engineering (Including Foundation Year),
BENGHPK1 Communications Engineering (Including Placement Year),
BENGHQ41 Communications Engineering (Including Year Abroad)
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Understand the principles behind simulating and analysing network performance using basic concepts in traffic theory
2. Discuss and analyse the fundamental principles behind contemporary network architectures and protocols, and understand how and why new protocols are created by standardization bodies
3. Explain and configure Internet routing protocols for interconnecting WAN and LAN technologies
4. Understand the principles of access technologies and configure routers to use these technologies
5. Assess the suitability of relevant WAN protocols within a modern communications infrastructure
Outline Syllabus
Elementary traffic theory and communications switching theory
o The Erlang and basic concepts in traffic theory
o Principles of computer simulation
Network architectures and principles of network protocols
o Core, metro and access networking
o Transport network technologies - MPLS, SDH
o Communicating routing algorithms and protocols
o The standardization process (case study - the evolution and development of MPLS)
Data link layer protocols
o PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
o ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
o Frame Relay
o DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Wide area network access
o Configuring routers for WAN access
o Comparison of WAN protocols
o Securing WAN networks
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STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE
This module includes Cisco CCNA Connecting Networks, (Semester 4) which requires that students have taken CCNA Semseters 1-3 as taught in CE155 and CE231. Thus both of these modules are required as a prerequisite. This module information is subject to review and change.
Lectures and Cisco laboratory
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment: Connecting Networks - wk 9 |
|
50% |
| Written Exam |
CISCO Connecting Networks test - wk 16 |
|
50% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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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 Martin Reed
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
Yes
No
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Dr Tahmina Ajmal
University of Bedfordshire
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 42 hours, 22 (52.4%) hours available to students:
20 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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