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Module Title:Network Design and TroubleshootingModule Code:QAC020N253AModule Convener:Mohammed HasanBrief introduction to moduleThis module introduces students to network modelling and design principles. Students will analyse business and technical requirements and evaluatealternative network design methods and techniques in order to plan, design and test a local or wide area network. Building on the Level 4 module ‘DataCommunications and Networking’, the network planning process in this module begins with the acquisition of external information, related to:• Forecasts of how the new network will operate;• Economic information concerning costs; and• Technical details of the network’s capabilities.This module will contribute directly to the following programme aims: To provide a systematic study of the theory, principles and application of a wide range of computing technologies and systems to include systemsanalysis and design, project management, programming, networking and network security, cloud computing and big data management andanalysis, web and mobile technologies, the Internet of Things, and Cyber Security. To equip graduates with analytical, computational thinking and critical thinking skills, together with the ability to apply theoretical understanding tosolve practical real world problems in a creative, innovative and economically viable manner. To equip students with subject-based knowledge and skills to allow them to enter into graduate employment in the fields of computing and informationtechnology.Module learning outcomes:On successful completion of this module you will be able to1. Identify, analyse and communicate principles and processes of Network Design.2. Critically analyse and evaluate business and technical Requirements.3. Plan and design a Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN/MAN).4. Design and evaluate a management and implementation Strategy for a Network.5. Collect and synthesise information to inform a choice of vendor solutions, with the module assignment providing a good opportunity to test this area.6. Evaluate a range of information comparing alternative methods and techniques used in Network Design.7. Be able to troubleshoot and maintain integrated, complex networks. WeekAutumn TermReadingLectureWorkshop and Tutorial1 Introduction to the Module (objectives, content overview, assessmentstrategy, transferable skills, personal and enabling skills)InductionHand-outs2 Hardware: NICs, hubs, switches, bridges, routers – function, installationand configuration Physical layer: Serial communication, information theory, link capacitycalculations, line coding, protocols.Workshop and TutorialExercises &Assignment briefingText book and handouts3 Data Link layer: Protocols, utilisation, error control. Network layer: IPaddressing, address and routing protocols.Workshop and TutorialExercisesText book and handouts4 Network design: allocation of addresses, BOOTP/DHCP, NAT, deploymentof network hardwareWorkshop ExercisesText book and hand outs –5 Evaluation of troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are used toidentify and resolve issues in complex enterprise networksWorkshop and TutorialExercisesText book and handouts6 Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in switching-basedenvironments Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in routing-basedenvironmentsWorkshop and TutorialExercisesText book and handouts7 Assignment support/Formative feedbackFormative feedback onAssignmentText book and handouts8 Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in a secureinfrastructureWorkshop and TutorialExercisesText book and handouts9 Troubleshoot and maintain integrated, complex enterprise networksWorkshop ExercisesText book and handouts10 Revision and preparation for examExam Guidance Teaching and Learning MethodsLearning and teaching will take the form of a series of workshops, classroom-based lectures and tutorials. Students will be provided with lecture notes,hands out and practice exercises, which will maximize their understanding of the module through practical learning experience and will also introducecore development concepts and principles. Students will be expected to undertake a programme of directed and independent study, including practicalwork and related discussion in the workshops, to support, reinforce and extend the principles covered in the lectures. As well as providing traditionallecture materials there will be an emphasis on group interaction and in-class tasks and exercises to reinforce learning. There will be ongoing formativeassessment and feedback.AssessmentThere are two assessments for this module;Coursework (40%)Students will be required to work on an assignment-based coursework with multiple components, identifying a potential network planning exercisefor a realistic scenario. Maximum word limit: 2000 words. This report will be submitted in week 8. Formative feedback will be available duringworkshops sessions on the tasks completed. This will cover learning outcomes 3, 5, 6 and 7.Examination (60%)Two hour end of semester examination. Practice online tests will be set up to prepare students for the final examination and formative feedbackwill be given to students. This will cover learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.You MUST make a reasonable attempt at your both assignment (s) (even resits) and ensure that you submit it/them on time and in thecorrect link. Failure to do so will result in an automatic FAIL and hence a capped resit or retake.Overall, the assessments in this module fall into two categories i.e. coursework and exam with the following weightings: Coursework %Examination %Presentation%Test %Practical %40%60% Note: To pass this module you must attempt all pieces of assessment. You must achieve at least 40% overall. If you have a re-sit, you must attempt all the elements you have failed as failing marks cannot be carried forward.Reading and Resource ListEssential Texts Priscilla Oppenheimer (2010) Top-Down Network Design Third Edition. Publisher CISCO. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Top-DownNetwork-Design-Priscilla-Oppenheimer/dp/1587202832Recommended Reading ebrary, I. et al. (2001) Designing a wireless network. Rockland, Mass: Syngress Publishing, Inc. [online]. Available from:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10007033 (Accessed 30 June 2016). Grewe, L. & ebrary, I. (2009) OpenSocial network programming. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley. [online]. Available from:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10308463 (Accessed 30 June 2016). Hrasnica, H. et al. (2004) Broadband powerline communications networks: network design. Chichester: Wiley. [online]. Available from:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10114019 (Accessed 30 June 2016). Karampelas, P. (2011) Techniques and tools for designing an online social network platform. London: Springer. [online]. Available from:https://www.dawsonera.com/guard/protected/dawson.jsp?name=https://dmz-shib-dg-01.dmz.roehampton.ac.uk/idp/shibboleth&dest=http://www.dawsonera.com/depp/reader/protected/external/AbstractView/S9783709107874(Accessed 30 June 2016). McCabe, J. D. & ebrary, I. (2007) Network analysis, architecture, and design. Morgan Kaufmann series in networking. 3rd ed. Boston:Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann Publishers. [online]. Available from: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10188254 (Accessed 30June 2016). Mishra, A. R. & ebrary, I. (2004) Fundamentals of cellular network planning and optimisation: 2G/2.5G/3G- evolution to 4G. Chichester:Wiley. [online]. Available from: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10114053 (Accessed 30 June 2016). Pathak, P. H. & Dutta, R. (2013) Designing for network and service continuity in wireless mesh networks. London: Springer. [online].Available from: https://www.dawsonera.com/guard/protected/dawson.jsp?name=https://dmz-shib-dg-01.dmz.roehampton.ac.uk/idp/shibboleth&dest=http://www.dawsonera.com/depp/reader/protected/external/AbstractView/S9781461446279(Accessed 30 June 2016). Pop, P. C. & ebrary, I. (2012) Generalized network design problems: modeling and optimization. Boston: De Gruyter. [online]. Availablefrom: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10634452 (Accessed 30 June 2016). Ye, N. & ebrary, I. (2008) Secure computer and network systems: modeling, analysis and design. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons. [online].Available from: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/roehampton/Doc?id=10232737 (Accessed 30 June 2016).Other resources:JournalsIt is recommended that students should use scholarly publications from the following or other related journals: Decision Sciences AI Magazine Decision Support Systems Journal Of The Ais Communications of the ACM IEEE TransactionsIndicative Web Siteshttps://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=network+design+troubleshooting&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5Resource ListsPlease see the Moodle site for a complete resource list; this is an online version of the reading list or type the module name intohttp://resourcelists.roehampton.ac.uk/index.htmlBibliography style and formatThe Department of Media, Culture and Language uses the Roehampton Harvard style. This will be introduced to the students as an essentialcomponent of the Programme.For guidance on referencing styles and style sheets please go to: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Library/Support/