Module Details

Module Code: MARI7009
Title: Marine Data Networks
Long Title: Marine Data Networks
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4811 - Computer Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on providing, through specific workshops designed by SEA-Tech, the skills and knowledge necessary to install and test network cabled installation, operate, and troubleshoot marine data communication elements, including configuring a switch, a router, setup a long distance wireless bridges connecting to a WAN including Satellite connection and implementing network security in a shipboard environment. A strong emphasis is given on the basics of data communication in maritime environment. All workshop include setup of real equipment such as physical routers, IP cameras.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe how networks function, including packets, components, protocols and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
LO2 Identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues, key nodes on a LAN with a view to use command-line interface to configure a router in a WAN environment.
LO3 Explain the reasons for connecting networks with routers both wired and wireless
LO4 Build a LAN using hardware components, particularly using marine based technology such as SeaFi (SEA-Tech) systems.
LO5 Produce as part of a group a network or network component to demonstrate an understanding of network operation and/or data analysis.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Switched Networks
Calculating subnets, LAN design, Switched Networks Exploring the functions of networking, securing the network, host-to-host communication model, TCP/IP's Internet layer, TCP/IP's transport layer, packet delivery process, ethernet networks and LANs.
Ethernet Local Area Networks
Crimping cables, challenges of shared LANs, solving network challenges with switched LAN technology, exploring the packet delivery process, switch OS software, switch configuration, switch security, maximizing the benefits of switching, troubleshooting network issues
Wireless Local Area Networks
Switching Concepts: Elements of Ethernet/802.3 networks, multiple wireless access point, roaming, LAN segmentation, Wireless Local Area Networks. Exploring wireless networking, WLAN security, implementing a WLAN as per SEA-Tech designed practical sessions
Routing
Exploring the functions of routing, binary systems, constructing a network addressing scheme, router boot process, configuring a router, exploring the packet delivery process, Routing Information Protocol (RIP), router security, router and security device manager, router as a DHCP server, accessing remote devices
Wide Area Networks
Wide Area Networks, WAN technologies, enabling the Internet connection, static routing, serial encapsulation, SeaFi long distance wireless bridge and satellite connection
Network Environment Management
Network Environment Management, Discovering neighbours on the network, managing router startup and configuration, managing other network devices
Ethernet redundancy
Network topologies, DHCP & DNS protocols. TCP and UDP transport layers and protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, POP, IMAP, SMTP, FTP, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, TLS/SSL and streaming.
Virtual LANs
VLAN types; static and dynamic, configuration, preventing broadcast storms.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
An MCQ test to verify network theory
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Laboratory and faultfinding reports based on network laboratories.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
A group project based on small groups programming and interfacing a single board computer, for example Rasberry Pi.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Module Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Netwoking Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student effort outside the classroom/lab Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Module Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Netwoking Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student effort outside the classroom/lab Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Deon Reynders, Edwin Wright. (2003), Practical TCP/IP and ethernet networking, [ISBN: 0750658061].
  • Cobus Strauss. (2003), Practical electrical network automation and communication systems, [ISBN: 0750658010].
  • Lawrence M. Thompson,. (2007), Industrial Data Communications, The Instrumentation, ISA, [ISBN: 978-1-934394-24-3].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 5 Mandatory