Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS10282: Networking for business |
 Credits: |
10 |
| Level: |
Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 at City of Bath College |
| Assessment: |
CW 80%, EX 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
In taking this unit you cannot take AS20115 or take AS20116 |
| Description: | Aims: To introduce students to the benefits of networking, the structure and nature of networks and their differing forms, their typical hardware and software components and to issues in the design, implementation, operation and management of networks. Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit a learner must be able to: * Display understanding of fundamental networking principles; * Describe network components and their use; * Relate hands-on networking experience to theoretical models; * Design, build and operate a small client/server network; * Utilise network administration and management tools; * Make informed choices in networking infrastructure design, administration and management. Skills: Academic skills - understanding networking principles and the use of theoretical models in the study of network protocols. Practical skills - manipulation of networking devices and media. Personal skills - working in groups to design, build, test and manage a small network. Communication skills - written reports covering practical work and theoretical understanding. Content: This unit will cover a range of related topics, from basic signal theory through to the principles underlying large commercial computer networks. The areas covered will include: Networking components - patch panels, NICs, hubs, switches, routers, connection media, clients, servers, network printers; LAN topologies and access control methods; Networking protocols and addressing; Client and Network Operating Systems; Range of server roles: DHCP, DNS, IIS, File server, Print server; Microsoft networking infrastructure; Open-source networking alternatives. |