DE6403                             PC ENGINEERING 2

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

DE5409 PC Engineering 1

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop a working knowledge of multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems and operating system characteristics.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.            Demonstrate advanced knowledge of network operating system engineering principles

2.            Demonstrate advanced knowledge of network system components

3.            Apply advanced knowledge of network operating system planning and installation

4.            Apply advanced knowledge of network operating system administration and maintenance

INDICATIVE CONTENT

●          Computer networking types, nodes, and interfacing

●          Physical components of a network in terms of function, construction, and operating characteristics

●          Components and characteristics of TCP/IP Networking

●          Function and operating characteristics of common network services

●          NOS and the boot processes, administration and troubleshooting procedures

●          Threats to network security and measures used to mitigate these threats