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Computer Networks III31481/3977/1718/1/68
Study guide

Computer Networks III

31481/3977/1718/1/68
Academic year 2017-18
Is found in:
  • International Curriculum, programme stage 2
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science as Computer Networks III
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks III
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks III
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Computer Networks III
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2018 ()

Organisation of education

Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Assessment Activities
Lecture4,00 hours
Self-study51,00 hours
Seminar20,00 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 complex problems with STP, and VTP, both in IPv4 and IPv6
Is able to explain the principles of Network Address Translation (NAT)
Is able to implement Network Address Translation in an IPv4 Network
Is able to explain spanning tree concepts
Is able to explain how Wireless LANs (WLANs) Work
Is able to apply tools for network administrators
Is able to implement a network design

Contents

LAN redundancy en Link Aggregation
NAT for IPv4
Wireless LANs
Device Discovery, Management, and Maintenance
Introduction to Scaling Networks

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 analyze the computer network of a large enterprise, to understand the functionality of it and to suggest improvements.(TI08)

Indicators:

    1.1. Troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VTP for IPv4 and IPv6 

    1.2. Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) for IPv4 and IPv6 networks

    1.3. Knowing Spanning tree concepts

    1.4. Analyzing and configuring WLAN’s 

    1.5. Analyzing and implementing advanced routing protocols

Teaching methods

  • Exercises
  • Learning dialogue

Organisation of education

• A: 12 (lectures)
• B: 24 (labs, practice sessions)
• C:  0 (supervised independent learning)
• D: 64 (independent learning)

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, closed book
  • Second exam session:
    • 100% written examination, closed book

Study costs

Access to the electronic course and corresponding exams: 10 €

Key words

router, switch, ACL, VLAN, LAN, WAN
IWETO-code: P175 Informatica