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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Applying Networks in practice: case studies

IT303 · Networks — Week 12 of 16

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This week’s topics

Applying Networks in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence

What you will be able to do

  • 3.1 Evaluate the features and services provided by a local and a wide area network.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Episode 32: Network Types and Models: LAN, WAN, Client-Server, P2P · YouTube · Bare Metal Cyber · 16 min · for registered students
  • LAN, WAN, SUBNET - EXPLAINED · YouTube · PowerCert Animated Videos · 5 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Business 2e, 13.2: Linking Up: Computer Networks · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 444–448 · for registered students
  • Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice (Bonaventure, 2021), Part 1: Network security · PDF · Other, textbook chapter; pp. 115–128 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Week 2: Network Models and Architecture
  • Week 3: Network Geographical Classifications
  • Week 4: Network Topologies
  • Week 5: Network Communication and Addressing
  • Week 6: LAN and WAN Services Evaluation
  • Week 7: Network Performance and Common Issues
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: LAN Implementation and Diagnostics
  • Week 10: Network Security Threats and Mitigation
  • Week 11: Configuring Security on a LAN
  • Week 12: Applying Networks in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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