Review and coursework completion

This week’s topics

Review and coursework completion

1. Reviewing the learning outcomes
2. Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
3. Self-assessment

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Describe the OSI and TCP/IP networking models and their layers and compare them.
• 1.2 Explain how different TCP/IP network protocols enable communication across devices and networks.
• 1.3 Analyse protocols and protocol suites.
• 2.1 Describe the IP protocol.
• 2.2 Explain the role of network hardware components such as routers and switches.
• 2.3 Analyse the security measures used to secure communication across computer networks.
• 2.4 Evaluate mobile and wireless connection protocols and technologies.
• 3.1 Decide on a network topology that is best suited to a given application and setting.
• 3.2 Analyse different network topologies and their role in disparate communication settings.
• 3.3 Design appropriate addressing schemes for a particular network.
• 3.4 Evaluate the best choice of network hardware for a given network.

Activity

Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.

Study materials

Further resources

• An Introduction to Computer Networks, 1.17: Epilog · PDF · Dordal, An Introduction to Computer Networks, release 2.0.11, 1.17: short recap of the network overview, p. 41 · for registered students
• A systematic review of e-portfolio use during the pandemic · Open-access article · Zhang & Tur (2024), Open Praxis. Systematic review of how e-portfolios support reflection and evidence. · for registered students