Course overview
This course will introduce networking concepts and technologies with the aim of designing and implementing networks for small to medium businesses. In this course students will gain advanced skills and knowledge in the following: OSI and TCP/IP networking models and network technologies including: Physical layer standards, network media and network devices, data link layer, media access control, and Ethernet, Virtual LANs (VLANs), network layer protocols and basic concepts of routing, IP addressing and subnetting IP networks, IPv6, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol, transport layer protocols, application layer protocols and services, wireless technologies; an overview of network operating systems, and network management; configuration of network devices (routers and switches).
Course learning outcomes
- Identify current technology trends and their impact on the network with consideration of strategic business objectives.
- Evaluate network infrastructure in relation to the appropriate implementation of protocols and standards.
- Design and configure a small to medium sized network using appropriate hardware and network protocols.
- Design and apply an appropriate IP addressing scheme to fulfil given requirements.