Course Details

Course Code: IT7003
Course Title: Networking and Data Communications 2
Short Title: Networking 2
Course Level:: Level 7
Valid From:: 2021/2022 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: ICT
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

To provide students with skills in building LANs, VLANs and WANs using networking technology. 
Students will configure local networks and manage switches.  Students obtain skills in Wifi networks and access point configuration for Wifi networks. Students are introduced to WAN protocols and build a WAN using different WAN’s technologies and protocols. 
Also, Students are introduced to different IP addressing services and network device security.
 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the required protocols for VLAN implementation
2 Implement and troubleshoot the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN Routing and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
3 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the required protocols for WAN implementation
4 Plan and configure LAN and WAN network connections and differentiate between WAN and LAN equipment and protocols
5 Design a network security policy by using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and IP addressing services to implement this policy
Requisites
  • Pre Requisite: IT6003
 
Examinations
Assessment Type
Examination (Practical)
Assessment Type
Examination (Practical)
Other Controlled Assessments
Assessment Type
Multiple-choice test
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Practical Project

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

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