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Computer Networks II31480/3977/1718/1/34
Study guide

Computer Networks II

31480/3977/1718/1/34
Academic year 2017-18
Is found in:
  • International Curriculum, programme stage 2
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science as Computer Networks II
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks II
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks II
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks II
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
Weight: 4,00
Total study time: 100,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2018 ()

Organisation of education

Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Assessment Activities
Lecture8,00 hours
Self-study64,00 hours
Seminar28,00 hours
Supervised independent work
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Van Maele Andy
Other teaching staff: De Vreese Sabine
Language course: No
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 2

Objectives

Is able to solve network connectivity issues
Is able to plan addressing schemes for a given network
Is able to explain the use of routers and switches
Is able to install and configure routers and switches
Is able to apply routing protocols
Is able to secure routers and switches
Is able to implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in an IPv4/IPv6 network

Contents

Routing concepts and packet switched networks
Static routing and Switch configuration
VLANs
Dynamic routing
Subnetting
Routing protocols
Access Control Lists
Automatic network configuration with DHCP

Order of enrolment

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisites

The arrangements regarding prerequisites applied for this course unit are in the Faculty’s educational and examination regulations (FOER).

Final objectives

The student is able to autonomously and efficiently install, configure, secure, maintain and adapt complex IT-solutions in order to meet the changing needs

Final objectives

Partial competence 1:

To be able to work solution solving in the sense of being able independently to define and analyze complex problems in the professional practice and to develop and apply useful solution strategies (ABC2)

Indicators:

  • Being able to solve network connectivity problems

Partial competence 2:

Provide installation, security, management and control of IT infrastructure (TI08)

To be able to install an elementary computer network

Indicators:

2.1. Being able to elaborate addressing schemes for a given network.

2.2. Knowledge of the use of routers and switches


To understand and being able to apply the basic principles of routers and switches in a computer network.

Indicators:

2.3. Being able to set up and configure routers and switches

2.4. Being able to apply routing protocols


To support users in a network.

Indicators:

2.5. Being able to secure routers and switches



Teaching methods

  • Exercises
  • Learning dialogue

Organisation of education

labs, practice sessions, lectures 

Study guidance

The lectures are restricted to the minimum so that the students can exercise the competencies to be achieved using laboratory assignments that can be carried out in their own pace. They can count on individual guidance and feedback as they encounter difficulties.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Non-periodicSkills test30,00PC
PeriodicWritten examination with a combination of open-ended and/or closed-ended questions70,00Closed-book exam
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
PeriodicSkills test30,00PC
PeriodicWritten examination with a combination of open-ended and/or closed-ended questions70,00Closed-book exam

Evaluation

  • First exam session:
    • non-period bound evaluation: 30% 
    • period bound evaluation: 70% written examination
  • Second exam session:
    • 100% written examination

Study costs

Access to the electronic course and corresponding exams: 10 €

Key words

small-to-medium business, router, switch, CCNA, ISP
IWETO-code: P175 Informatica