Introduction to Computer and
Network Architectures (Networks)
Module introduction
Staff
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Ivailo Chakarov- Module leader/tutor/Cisco Academy
Director/Part man/part labrador
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ichak1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
Module content
Network fundamentals
Routing concepts and protocols
Living in a network centric world
Introduction to routing and packet
forwarding
Communicating over the network
Static routing
Application layer functionality and
protocols
Introduction to dynamic routing protocols
OSI transport layer
Distance vector routing protocols
OSI network layer
Rip version 1
Addressing the network IPv4
VLSM and CIDR
Data link layer
RIP version 2
OSI physical layer
The routing table a closer look
Ethernet
EIGRP
Planning and cabling networks
Link state routing protocols
Configuring and testing your network
OSPF
Module assessment
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The assessment for Networks part of the module is:
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Case Study (50%)
To pass the module you need to get an average of 40%
overall and you must score a minimum of 40% for each
independent assessment
Module assessment
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Case Study
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Completion of a case study in the form of a report
Consists of 5 tasks
 Task 1: Design
 Task 2: Configuration
 Task 3: Costing
 Task 4: Simulation
 Task 5: Report
Tutorials
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You will be given specific tutorials to work through
These will help you to understand the material from the
lecture and put it into practical use
The tutorials will help you gain the relevant skills to
complete the case study
Effective learning
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The lectures give you the framework
The tutorials let you put that framework into practice
In order to pass the module you need the theoretical
knowledge AND practical skills
Time is short on the module so please ensure that you
attend ALL lectures and tutorials
Questions...
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...are there any?