Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4607TECYPC-JAN-PAR
Aims
This module will provide an appreciation of modern software systems and their configuration, as well as high speed, optical and wireless networks.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Define the concept of network security and authorisation systems
2.
Research and test an operating system in a networking environment
3.
Explain how high-speed networking components function and routing methodologies and strategies
4.
Evaluate concepts behind wireless networking and apply them to industry and in the home
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Fundamental data and signals
Error detection and error control
Operating System multiplexing
High speed communications networks: for example Gigabit Ethernet, SDH, MPLS
Broadband connections: such as xDSL, FTTH
IP protocol suite
Routing: routing strategies, routing protocols
Wireless networks: IEEE 802.11 family, Bluetooth, 4G/5G
Network security – the use of firewalls, encryption and digital certificates. Application performance within networks
Additional Information:This level 4 module covers the areas of operating systems configuration in a networking environment, high-speed networking and wireless networks