Networking and Communication Technology
- Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 154 pages
- 20 units
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of networking and communication technologies. It explores various network types, ranging from LANs to WANs, including wireless networks and enterprise networks. The course covers network design principles, TCP/IP implementation, and network standards. Students will learn about communication technologies, signal transmission analysis, multiplexing, modulation, and digital technologies. The course also examines ISDN, DSL, SONET, and packet switching technologies.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic computer literacy
- Introduction to IT
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CIT305, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CIT305 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
There are 12 hours of tutorials provided in support of this course. You will be notified of the dates, times and location of these tutorials, together with the name and phone number of your tutor, as soon as you are allocated a tutorial group.
What you should be able to do
- Explain networking fundamentals
- Design and implement computer networks
- Understand enterprise network concepts
- Analyze communication technologies
- Implement network security best practices
- Understand digital technologies
What it prepares you for
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
- System Administrator
- Network Security Analyst
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Education
- Wi-Fi
- TCP/IP
- Routers
- Switches
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Network Design
Unit 3: Network Standards (IEEE 802 Standards)
Understanding the intricacies of the IEEE 802.11 standards requires familiarity with complex wireless communication protocols and their practical implications.
- Module 4: Communication Technology
Unit 4: Signal Transmission and Impairment
Signal Transmission and Impairment requires understanding of complex signal processing concepts and their effects on data transmission.
- Module 5: Network Technologies
Unit 3: SONET
SONET involves understanding complex optical networking concepts, protocols, and equipment configurations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 74 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Networking
Unit 1: Introduction to Networking · 4 hours
Read introduction to networking concepts.. Define networking and its purpose.. Discuss the history of networking..
Unit 2: Data links · 3 hours
Explain the term 'Data links'.. Identify the categories of data links.. Discuss the relevance of data links to networking..
- Week 2Module 1: Networking
Unit 3: Deploying Physical Media · 4 hours
Discuss the types of physical media.. Compare different physical media based on speed and distance..
- Week 3Module 1: Networking
Unit 4: Network Protocols · 5 hours
Explain network protocols.. State and explain the types of network protocols.. Differentiate between existing network protocols..
- Week 4Module 2: Network Design
Unit 1: Harnessing Wi-Fi for User Mobility · 5 hours
Explain the concept of Wi-Fi technology.. Outline the details of Wi-Fi technology.. Discuss WLAN performance metrics..
- Week 5Module 2: Network Design
Unit 2: Building Internetworks using TCP/IP and Routers · 5 hours
Explain the fundamentals of TCP/IP.. State the relevance of TCP/IP in Internetworks.. Understand IP addressing..
- Week 6Module 2: Network Design
Unit 3: Network Standards (IEEE 802 Standards) · 5 hours
Determine what the IEEE 802 standards are all about.. Describe variations of IEEE 802 standards and their descriptions..
- Week 7Module 2: Network Design
Unit 4: Implementing Security Best Practices · 5 hours
Explain what Network Security is all about.. State and explain the term Best Network Security.. Mention the features of the best security practices..
- Week 8Module 3: Enterprise Network
Unit 1: Creating Enterprise Network · 5 hours
Explain the Enterprise Network.. Give a detailed explanation of what is being referred to as Predefined Enterprise Network..
- Week 9Module 3: Enterprise Network
Unit 2: Planning and Selection of Enterprise Network · 5 hours
Discuss proper planning for every phase of enterprise networks.. Explain the Design phases in enterprise networks..
Unit 3: LAN and WAN · 3 hours
Explain the differences between LAN and WAN.. State and explain the relationship between LAN and WAN..
- Week 10Module 4: Communication Technology
Unit 1: Modem and Modulation Concept · 5 hours
Define a modem.. Explain modulation.. State the types of modulation.. Mention the list of common digital modulation techniques..
- Week 11Module 4: Communication Technology
Unit 2: Multiplexers · 5 hours
Explain a multiplexer.. Describe the types of multiplexers.. State the areas of applications of multiplexers..
- Week 12Module 4: Communication Technology
Unit 3: Digital Technologies · 5 hours
Explain a digital system.. State the properties of digital information..
- Week 13Module 5: Network Technologies
Unit 4: Signal Transmission and Impairment · 5 hours
Explain transmission impairment.. Describe the types of transmission impairment.. State the effects of noise.. Explain the bit error rate.. Mention the differences between analog and digital transmission..
Unit 1: ISDN · 5 hours
Explain the term ISDN.. Describe the ISDN interfaces.. Show how ISDN works.. Discuss the usefulness of ISDN..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and summaries.
- Practice solving network design problems from the units.
- Create diagrams illustrating key network topologies.
- Focus on understanding TCP/IP protocols and their functions.
- Study signal transmission and impairment concepts thoroughly.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CIT305 about?
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of networking and communication technologies. It explores various network types, ranging from LANs to WANs, including wireless networks and enterprise networks. The course covers network design principles, TCP/IP implementation, and network standards. Students will learn about communication technologies, signal transmission analysis, multiplexing, modulation, and digital technologies. The course also examines ISDN, DSL, SONET, and packet switching technologies.
How many units does CIT305 have?
CIT305, Networking and Communication Technology, has 20 units across 5 modules, over 154 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CIT305?
CIT305 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Sciences.
Is CIT305 hard?
CIT305 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CIT305 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is CIT305 assessed?
CIT305 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting CIT305?
Basic computer literacy Introduction to IT
What can I do with CIT305?
Network Engineer, Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist, System Administrator and Network Security Analyst.