Micro-Credential in High Performance Network

Duration

2 Months (8 Weeks)

Mode of Delivery

Online/ Face to Face

Online

Application

Programme Overview

The course offered by Lincoln University College (LUC) is focused to have developed the self-reflective mindset, the analytic mindset, the collaborative mindset, the worldly mindset and the action mindset. This module provides an introduction to High Performance Networking. The module explores both software and hardware aspects in the design for high performance networks and networking devices. The module provides the students an opportunity to experience high performance networking design and usage firsthand. The course consists of comprehensive coverage of the discipline of networks and communication, including a emphasis on principles, architecture, protocols, and system design. Topics include high-performance network architecture, control, and signalling; high-speed wired, optical, and wireless links, etc. These principles are demonstrated with numerous innovative and emerging protocols and architectures.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course participants should be able to:

Describe advanced High Performance Networking concepts in group
Design, the concepts of High Performance network
Synthesize high-speed network, ATM networks, and high-speed LANs and MANs
Explain the end system and network traffic management and routing

Course Progression

Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:

Master of Computer Science

Assessments

Quiz (10%)
Test (20%)
Written Assignment (10%)
Written Assignment (10%)
Final Examination (50%)

Study Plan for Micro-Credential in High Performance Network

Week 1

Introduction

· Business Drivers and need of it

· Architecture and Overview of Gigabit Ethernet,

· Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control

· Half Duplex operation Vs Full Duplex Operation

Gigabit Ethernet Physical layer

· Applications of Gigabit Ethernet

· Ethernet summery Migration from 10Mbps to

· Gigabit Ethernet

· Network Design using Gigabit Ethernet

Seminar Session

Simulations

Week 2

Integrated Services Digital Network

· ISDN Interfaces and functions

· Conceptual overview of Signalling System Numbers, Frame relay

LAPF protocol

· Concept of DLCI and its significance

· Frame Relay Congestion control

· ISDN Interfaces and functions

· Configuration, Protocol architecture

· Congestion Notification

· FECN, BECN and CLLM)

Assignment 1

Week 3

Conceptual view of ISDN and ISDN standards

· ISDN

· Data Link layer (LAPD protocol, terminal adoption, I.465/v.120), ISDN

· Network layer

· ISDN services,

· Conceptual overview of Signaling System Number 7

· search tree

· Knapsack problem

· Memory functions.

· applications

Assignment 2

Week 4

Frame Relay

· Frame relay Vs X.25

· Frame relay Protocols and services

· protocol architecture Frame Mode call control

· LAPF protocol

· Concept of DLCI and its significance

· Frame Relay Congestion control Need

· Congestion Control frame Work

· Network use of CIR

· DE bit, Congestion Notification (FECN, BECN and CLLM).

Test

Week 5

ATM: Overview

· ATM protocol architecture

· Virtual Channels and Virtual Path Switching

· Detail Functionality of ATM Layer

· ATM Adoption layer

· ATM traffic and Congestion control

· Requirements,

· ATM service categories

· ATM traffic descriptors

· ATM QOS parameters,

Introduction to IEEE 802.11 standards, Introduction to various WiMAX Standard VDSL and DSL

· Standards

· Architecture

· Conceptual overview of VDSL

· Background and technological capabilities, Standards and associations

· Architecture

Quiz

Week 6

Introduction to MPLS and QOS

· Network Components of MPLS,

· working RSVP protocol

· MPLS network Components

· MPLS basic working

· RSVP protocol

· Integrated &differential Services Framework

Group Discussion

Week 7

Wi-Fi & WiMAX Basics

· IEEE Standards

· Physical layer specifications,

· Introduction of WiFi and WiMax

· WiMax Standards

· MAC protocol and operation

· WiMax physical and MAC layer overviews

Submission of Assignments

Week 8

Final Examination

Conclusion Session

Awarding of Certificates

Presentation by VC or Representative of VC

Why Micro-Credential in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia?

Micro-credentials in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia offer a flexible, targeted, and accelerated pathway of acquiring industry-relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s evolving job market. Designed for students, professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill or reskill, credentials offer learning experiences and formally recognized certifications, with enhanced employability, and serving as stepping stones to higher qualifications. LUC’s micro-credential programs are supported by strong academic frameworks and offer clear progression pathways into full-fledged degree programs. After completing this Micro-credential course, professionals can use their updated skills to apply for promotions or switch to a different job role.