Module Details
Module Code: |
NETW C7024 |
Full Title:
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Broadband Technologies
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Frances Byrne
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Module Description: |
Students completing this module will be capable of designing scalable, fault tolerant network topologies. The student will competent in implementing mixed technology WANs. Finally, the student will be capable of methodically troubleshooting WAN infrastructure.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts of WAN and Broadband technologies. |
MLO2 |
Design scalable and fault tolerant BGP networks both inside and between autonomous systems. |
MLO3 |
Design scalable and fault-tolerant MPLS networks. |
MLO4 |
Apply DSL and cable networks to implement a mixed technologies network. |
MLO5 |
Highlight the importance of QoS in networking and apply QoS to network implementations. |
MLO6 |
Examine and methodically analyze, test, and troubleshoot large scale networks. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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50210 |
NETW C7Z06 |
Internetworking |
Module Indicative Content |
Broadband Architectures
Network infrastructure, challenges, component. Bandwidth constraints, network latency, loss and congestion.
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Last Mile Access
xDSL variants, Cable access networks.
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BGP
Exterior Gateway Protocols And Reachability, BGP Characteristics, BGP Functionality And Message Types, BGP Message Header, BGP OPEN Message, BGP UPDATE Message.
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Label Switching and MPLS
The Role of MPLS, Background, MPLS Operation, Labels, FECs and LSPs.
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Congestion and QoS
Effects of congestion, congestion control.Traffic management versus network capacity. QoE and QoS comparison. QoS within MPLS, DSL, and cable networks.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 40.00% |
Final Examination | 60.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Introduce the theories of broadband technologies |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
Implement the technologies outlined in lectures |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Introduce the theories of broadband technologies |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
Implement the technologies outlined in lectures |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Toni Janevski. (2019), QoS for Fixed and Mobile Ultra-Broadband, 10, Wiley-IEEE Press, p.350, [ISBN: 978-1-119-470].
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Steven Gorshe, Arvind Raghavan, Thomas Starr, Stefano Galli. (2014), Broadband Access: Wireline and Wireless - Alternatives for Internet Services, 18, Wiley, p.448, [ISBN: 978-1-118-878].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Riaz Esmailzadeh. (2016), Broadband Telecommunications Technologies and Management, 14, Wiley, p.376, [ISBN: 978-1-118-995].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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