32009 Advanced Routing Principles
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): ( 32524 LANS and Routing OR (30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ03445 Networking and Cybersecurity major BSc AND 31277 Routing and Switching Essentials))
Description
This subject focuses on routing technology and provides students with a comprehensive explanation of routing. It extends students' skills and knowledge in scalable interior and exterior routing protocols, policy-based routing, route optimisation and redistribution. The topics are mainly covered by CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) and certain topics are related to CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing. The subject is run in the UTS Cisco Systems Network Academy.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Describe at a conceptual level, the principles underlying scalable routing protocols e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP. (D.1) |
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| 2. | Identify and effectively communicate the advantages and limitations of scalable routing protocols and their suitability for the small, medium and large enterprise. (B.1) |
| 3. | Configure the routers of a designed internet with the appropriate scalable routing protocols for internal connectivity and access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). (D.1) |
| 4. | Optimise an internet’s use of routing updates in a multi-protocol scenario. (D.1) |
| 5. | Compare and contrast interior and exterior scalable routing protocols. (D.1) |
| 6. | Manage self-reflection and self-review as an IT practitioner using feedback to make progress. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, and influence stakeholders, and apply expert judgment establishing and managing constraints, conflicts and uncertainties within a hazards and risk framework to define system requirements and interactivity. (B.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their own and others' performance with a high level of responsibility to improve and practice competently for the benefit of professional practice and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Normally 4 contact hours per week, consisting of a lecture and a combined tutorial and laboratory session.
Most factual contents are available as online course material with e-laboratories, pre-tests and other learning support activities. Students are required to study the online materials and complete any assigned activities before class so that informed debate on issues is possible. Instructors will conduct classes on the understanding that all students have completed the required pre-study and will make use of this pre-study during the class time.
The subject is run in the UTS Cisco Systems Network Academy. The subject is part of a sequence which will allow students to prepare for CCNP industry certification.
Expected commitment time: 7 hours/week.
Content (topics)
- Basic routing knowledge review
- EIGRP routing protocol
- Advanced topics on OSPF routing protocol
- Advanced tropics on BGP routing protocol
- Route optimisation and redistribution
- Policy based routing
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Weekly Chapter Online tests
| Intent: | This assessment provides students with an opportunity for self-reflection, self-preview and self-review. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): F.1 |
| Type: | Exercises |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 10% |
Assessment task 2: Mid-Semester Quiz
| Intent: | This early session assessment is designed to give students feedback in terms of what they learn by the middle of semester so that students can adjust their learning strategy and improve their learning efficiency. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Skills Based Assessment
| Intent: | As a final practical assessment, this assessment task evaluates the competency of students' hands-on skills. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Laboratory/practical |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
Assessment task 4: End-of-semester Quiz
| Intent: | This assessment is to evaluate students' overall performance of achieving the subject learning objectives. It focuses on knowledge and conceptual understanding. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2, 3, 4 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
- Edgeworth Brad, Rios Ramiro Garza, Hucaby David, Gooley Jason, CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press (2019)
- Raymond Lacoste, Brad Edgeworth, CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press (2020)
References
- (video) CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Complete Video Course, Pearson IT Certification (2020)
- (Video) CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410, Pearson IT Certification (2021)
?Notes: Online videos are accessible through UTS library website.
Other resources
Online support for this subject will be provided through UTS Canvas: https://canvas.uts.edu.au/