COURSE SPECIFICATION
Code:
School: Department of Computer Science
Course Title: Advanced Networking
Course Coordinator: Mr. Leonard Kasneci
Level: M
Credit: 12
Department: CS
Pre-requisites: Computer Networks in Foundation
Aims: This course is mainly aims to provide a solid understanding of main
concepts and principles of modern communication networks.
Course Purpose: This program mainly deals with advanced networking concepts and
aims to provide conceptual knowledge, necessary skills and understanding required to allow
them to the management of modern network systems. Students will gain the understanding of
current network technologies and architectures necessary for the management of network and
communications infrastructure.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
A. Understand the theoretical concepts and challenges that are present in
telecommunication networks.
B. Understand the design issues and concepts of LAN, WAN, devices,
protocols used and standards in place;techniques to provide reliable data
delivery and algorithms for congestion control and flow control.
C. Understand the design issues and key concepts of Network Layer such as
virtual circuit and datagram network designs, datagram forwarding,
routing algorithms, and network interconnections.
D. Understand the basic concepts of link layer properties; including errordetection and correction techniques, multiple access protocols, point to
pint protocols, and characteristics of link layer media.
E. Have knowledge of key concepts of emerging wireless networks and
better understanding of principles of Security.
Content:
1. Review for networking basics and IP networks
2. Ethernet LAN, VLANs, STP; Configuration of Cisco Switches; Hierarchical
design of the LANs.
3. IP (IP/IPv6) Networks; Cisco router configuration;
4. Routing Protocols and Multicasting
5. WAN networks
6. Wireless LANs and Wireless WANs (GSM)
7. Congestion avoidance
8. Advanced concepts: Quality of Services, VoIP, MPLS, Traffic
Engineering
9. Introduction to Network Security; IPSec VPN;
10.Troubleshooting LABs
Learning and Teaching Activities:
Concepts will be introduced in lectures.
Assessment Details:
Methods of
Assessment
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identify the
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Grading
Mode
Course Work
Weighting
%
Minimum
Pass Mark
40
50%
60
50%
Word
Length
Project work
Examination
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Outline Details
Covering Learning
Outcomes: B, C, E
Covering Learning
Outcomes: A, B, D,
E
Indicative Texts:
ISBN
Number
Author
Date
Title
Publisher
0131410989
(Main)
William
Stallings
2003
Computer Networking with internet
Protocols and Technology
Prentice Hall
0131876716
(Reference)
Douglas
E.Comer
2006
Internetworking with TCP/IP Vol
1,5/E
Prentice Hall
Is the student required to pass ALL elements of assessment in YES
order to pass the course?