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The grade distribution of the 2019 and 2020 offerings
| Grade | 2019 (blended) offering | 2020 (online) offering | ||||
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| Male (39) | Female (13) | Total (52) | Male (17) | Female (3) | Total (20) | |
| High distinction | 0 | 0 | 0 (0%) | 1 | 0 | 1 (5%) |
| Distinction | 1 | 0 | 1 (2%) | 1 | 0 | 1 (5%) |
| Credit | 1 | 0 | 1 (2%) | 3 | 1 | 4 (20%) |
| Pass | 6 | 5 | 11 (21%) | 8 | 1 | 9 (45%) |
| AF* + Fail | 31 | 8 | 39 (75%) | 4 | 1 | 5 (25%) |
A summary of the common network simulation tools in teaching computer networks
| Tool | Features | Accessibility | Supporting features |
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| Cisco Packet Tracer | Simulate:
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| GNS3 | Emulate:
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| Huawei eNSP | Emulate:
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| Some learning materials and documentation |
| OPNET | Simulate:
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| EVE-NG | Emulate:
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| Cisco VIRL | Emulate:
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| NetSim | Simulate and Emulate:
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