Advanced Information Technology
Course Objectives
The course will cover Advanced Networking and the Linux Operating System.
The first part of the course will introduce students to networking fundamentals, networking concepts, protocols and teach them to be able to distinguish between LAN and WAN technologies. The second part of the course will cover all aspects of the Linux Operating System.
Key Learning Outcomes
The key learning outcomes of the course will be:
- Understanding of advanced networking fundamentals and protocols
- To instil competence in the Linux Operating System
- Understanding the differences between Linux and MS Windows operating systems
Course Structure
The structure of the Advanced Information Technology Course is as follows:
Advanced Networking
- Networking fundamentals
- Basic networking Concepts
- Networking protocols
- Network topologies
- OSI internetworking model
- Routing Protocols
- Networking devices and interactions
- Distinguishing between LAN and WAN technologies
Linux Operating System
- Command Line Interface under Linux
- BASH Shell
- Linux system administration
- Linux file system and manipulation
- Installation of Linux System
- Differences between Linux and MS Windows Systems
Assessment and Minimum Standards
Assessment of the course will be based on the marks of two pieces of coursework, a progress test and a two hour final exam. The weighting for each part of the course assessment will be: coursework 1 and 2 (15% each), progress test (10%) and the final exam 60%. The final mark awarded will be out of 100% and the minimum pass mark is 40%.
At the end of the Pre-masters Advanced IT Course, students are expected to achieve the following minimum standards:
A) Advanced Networking
- Have a clear understanding of Networking fundamentals
- Understand the different basic networking concepts
- Have a good grasp of networking protocols
- Show the ability to understand network topologies
- Be able to identify the seven layer OSI internetworking model
- Understand routing and routing protocols
- Show practical knowledge of the TCP/IP suite of protocols
- Understand the functions of various networking devices and their interactions
- Be able to make a clear distinction between LAN and WAN technologies
B) Linux Operating System: Linux Professional Institute Level
- To have a clear understanding of the Command Line Interface (CLI) under Linux
- To Grasp of The BASH Shell and its commands
- To know basic system administration under Linux
- To be familiar with File system operations
- To be familiar with file manipulation under the CLI
- To understand pipelining and redirection
- To understand the Linux File System
- To have a grasp of Linux Installation and Package Management
- To be familiar with basic regular expressions
- To have mastered the main differences between Linux and MS Windows systems
Books recommended for the course
Heathcote, P. M., (2002). Successful ICT Projects in EXCEL. (3rd Edition) Payne-Gallway Publishers.
Parsons, J J .& Oja, D., (2007). New Perspectives on Computer Concepts. (10th Edition), Thomson Learning.
Recommended Web Resources
http://cit.evitech.fi
www.microsoft.com/office
We are now recruiting for the Sep 2010 and Jan 2011 intakes for the Pre-Masters Course
We have a 100% record in placing students who have successfully completed the Pre-Masters course and achieved the required IELTS score.
The Pre-Masters course was essential in improving my English and academic skills. It gave me the skills and confidence necessary for taking a postgraduate degree at a British university.
Phoung Tran, Vietnam, Loughborough University (2007)