Network Technology (Semester 1 – Network Systems pathway)

1. Compare and critique network types, protocol architectures, hardware and software components, and evaluate their pros and cons.
2. Connect and integrate various network technologies to achieve required configurations and end-to-end systems.
3. Evaluate behavioural aspects of networks and the ways in which network traffic and network performance interplay.
4. Design, build and use models of networks and evaluate their performance.

• Brief refresh of material already covered in levels 4 and 5 {communication basics, network types, data transmission, switching, multiplexing, routing, addressing, error recovery, congestion control}.
• Layered architectures and encapsulation (OSI, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.x), standards and bodies.
• LANs, Ethernet, FDDI, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP. Wide Area Networks.
• Wireless networks, Wireless PANs (ZigBee).
• Application-specific network technologies (e.g. CAN).
• Network models and their use to evaluate network performance.

Employability descriptors

Cognitive Skills – Opportunity for solving problems independently. Opportunity to make sensible assumptions in real life scenarios. Reflection on skills gained and the impact of the proposed solution. Arises through the use of sophisticated network modelling tool, in laboratory tasks and coursework.

Technical Ability – Introduce an extra niche technology or more advanced skills (practical and/or technology-based) in previous applications. Further reflection on the value of these skills for the appropriate subject/discipline arises through the use of network modelling tool in complex network scenarios – to investigate the behaviour of networks under a wide range of traffic scenarios.

• Concepts will be introduced in lectures. Practical work will be through supervised laboratory sessions.
• Unsupervised, guided self-study will extend the amount of time students spend doing practical laboratory activities.

Individual coursework submission

• BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)

  EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Register on or before 22 December and get 10% off your first semester tuition.

  The University of Greenwich's BSc (Hons) Computing top-up degree with its newly developed specialisms in Computing (General), Information Systems or Networking, is structured to provide a final year top-up option to graduates of the:

  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
  • ABMA Level 5 Computing and Information Systems (eligible for the Information Systems pathway only)
  • UTT NETD in Computer Engineering
  • ROYTEC Associate Degree in Information Systems Management
  • NCC Advanced Diploma in Computing

  Applicants with a similar level qualification may also be eligible for the final year top-up. See our Entry Requirements tab below for more information or email us at CITE@sbcs.edu.tt 

  The next intake for this programme will be in January 2022

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 19 January 2022

  CLASSES BEGIN: 22 January 2022

  For more details on fees, payment plans and courses: Download the Programme Brief.

   

  DISCOUNTS

  SBCS Graduates of the HND Computing: 5% off tuition

   

  Why pursue the BSc (Hons) Computing top-up from the University of Greenwich?

  • Duration of the top-up is one year
  • Allows for specializations in Computing (General), Information Systems or Networking
  • All classes are delivered entirely online and sessions are recorded.
  • Comprises of four modules and one Final Project
  • Flexible payment plans are available
  • The University of Greenwich is well established and has been in existence since 1890
  • SBCS GLI has been a collaborative partner with the University for 20 years

   

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  • Producing graduates who are capable of thinking critically, creatively and ethically.
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