Introduction to module
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Introduction to module
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Ice Breaker - general discussion
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◦ How networks impact our daily lives
◦ Role of data networking in human networks
◦ Opportunities and Challenges posed by
modern computer networks
EPIC - Evolving Personalised Information
Construct
◦ flash online movie made by Robin Sloan for
the Museum of Media History
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• Rashmi Dravid
Tel: 01604 893338
rashmi.dravid@northampton.ac.uk
• Dr. Ali Al-Sherbaz
01604 893182
ali.al-sherbaz@northampton.ac.uk
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Understanding Principles on How Computers
Communicate
Emphasis on Concepts
 The Internet Model
 Types of network
 Protocols
 Network Devices
 Network addressing
Cisco Certification
◦ CCNA Exploration
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Lecture + Lab delivery
◦ Lecture – 1 hour
 Common for all groups
◦ Practical – 11/2 hours
 For individual groups
 Tutorial
 Lab-based practical activity
 Seminar
 Directed Personal Study
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Two elements
◦ In-course Assignment: 50%
◦ Portfolio of practical assessment: 50%
◦ End of chapter online questions from CCNAExploration: Network Fundamentals module
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Refer to Assignments under CSY107: Computer
Communications module on the NILE
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This module objectives of CCNA-Exploration are
integrated
Network Fundamentals and
part from Routing Protocols and Concepts
Access to online curriculum made available
◦ End-of-chapter online assessments posted each week
◦ Eleven end-of chapter online exams over academic
term
◦ Average score would contribute to second assessment
◦ Practical sheets from CCNA modules adapted to deliver
module objectives
End of Module exams made available
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 Weekly work on the NILE
 Lecture Notes
 Lab work
 Useful Reading resources
 Links to relevant CCNA chapters
 Course details on the module webpage
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Available at Avenue Library
Compter Networking –
James Kurose and Keith Ross
Addison Wesley, 4th edition
Computer Networks and Internet with Internet
Applications
Prentice Hall, Fifth edition
Computer Networks,
Fourth edition
By Andrew Tannenbaum
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Attendance
◦ Cause for concern, if < 75%
 Three stages – stage 1,2,3
Punctuality
Engagement with module
◦ Active participation during session
Collaboration
◦ Interact with your peers
Commitment
◦ Ownership of learning
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Meet people with common interests in
the subject area
 Become member of professional
bodies and attend their events
◦ BCS (British Computer Society)
 Information posted on webpage
◦ IEEE: Institution of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
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Questions?
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