Undergraduate LTU-CSE2NEF-2023
Network Engineering Fundamentals
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Duration
12 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
- Describe the overall OSI model and how layers interact with adjacent layers in the model.
- Identify functions of each OSI layer and apply this knowledge to build a Network.
- Describe the evolution of Local Area Network (LAN technology with focus on Ethernet.
- Apply appropriate network physical standards for different network scenarios.
- Describe TCP/IP based network protocol suite and compare with OSI model
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- Introduction to Network and Network Protocols models
- Network Layer Protocols and Addressing Network
- Switches and Routers Configuration
- Transport layer Protocols
- Application layer Protocols
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
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In this subject we introduce the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. We also look at OSI and TCP/IP layer models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The fundamentals of IP addressing and basic concepts of Ethernet will also be studied.
- Two Online tests (15% each) 500 - word equivalent each) (30%)
- One online lab practical test (900-word equivalent) (20%)
- Final centrally scheduled exam ( 2500-word equivalent) (50%)
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