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2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP2449 Networking and IT Management
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Andy Bulpitt
Email: a.j.bulpitt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisites
| COMP1440 | Computer Systems |
| COMP1551 | Core Programming |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...1. Explain and apply modern networking principles
2. Theoretically design small networks and IP schemes
3. Build and test networks involving hubs, switches and routers
4. Build and test a network with a wireless access point connected
5. Explain the properties of network cabling
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the TCP/IP Protocol suite
7. Evaluate various operating systems and applications and recommend a particular operating system and application to satisfy given needs of an organization.
8. Install, modify & update the configuration of at least one current operating system, application, sever and client services.
9. Discuss the importance of system and application configuration and maintenance for an organization.
10. Identify and explain the responsibilities associated with server administration and management.
Skills outcomes
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Practical application of skills
Syllabus
Review of TCP/IP protocol stack
Interface configuration, naming, and addressing Connecting and configuring computers, hubs, switches, and routers into an Ethernet
LAN.
Routing and switching functions
Connecting and configuring access points in a wireless LAN.
Reliable and secure access to networked resources
Network testing
Network scalability, Network performance, Network troubleshooting
Operating system support. User and privileged mode
Reliable and secure access to networked resources: security policy, authentication, encryption, VPNs Setting up and securing a web server and WWW services.
Server administration and management;
Content management; Content deployment (file system planning and structure); User and group management Backup management Security management Disaster recovery Resource management; Automation management (automatic job scheduling); System support User support and education
Network programming
3-tier network architecture
Multithreaded progamming
Implementation of scalable client server models
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Private study hours | 111.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 69.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 180.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Implementation Task 1 | 10.00 |
| Report | Implementation Task 2 | 10.00 |
| Report | Scenario Report | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
This module is re-assessed by exam only.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 0.00 |
| Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
This module is re-assessed by exam only.
Reading list
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