UC1NPR10 Network Principles

UC1NPR10 Network Principles

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Computing
    • Program of Study
      Computing 1. year
    • ECTS
      10
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Bertram Haskins
Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

  • Applied Data Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Forensics
Course Aim(s)

The course aims to equip students with practical knowledge of general network theory, and addresses network structures and topology, and explores key protocols. The course also provide students with knowledge of how to implement networks within business.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 general theoretical network models.
K2 network devices.
K3 forms of network communication.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 to understand how the interaction between network components enable communication via local and global networks.
S2 to implement and configure network devices.
S3 to construct and configure a network and subnet.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 be aware of issues of reliability and responsibility to users.
G2 be aware of the need for ‘fit for purpose’ networks.
Course Topics
  • General Networking Technology
  • Network Structures and Topology
  • Key Protocols
  • Networks within Business
Teaching Methods
  1. Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
Resources and Equipment
  1. Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
    • literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
    • streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
    • video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
    • tools, software and libraries, where applicable
  2. Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
    • Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to admission requirements.

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

250 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
24 Hour(s)
Teacher-supported work
48 Hour(s)
Self-study
178 Hour(s)
Assessment Strategy

All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to attempt the exam.
This course has             exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

All exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.