Introduction to Network Engineering G (10088.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
- introduction to data communication and networks;
- introduction to modern networking environments including Australia's National Broadband Network;
- introduction to the fundamental building blocks of modern network including
logical and physical topologies, networking technologies and principles software and hardware environments for modern
network;
- Networking technologies (including Dial-up, DSL, Cable, FTTH, Ethernet, WiFi, WiMax, ATM);
- Networking standards;
- Networking Core (Circuit switching, Packet Switching, ISP, and Delay Loss and Throughput);
- ISO, OSI and Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Layers and Service Models);
- Networking Security;
- Networking Management.
This unit may be cotaught with 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a high level understanding of the discipline and principles of network engineering and to clearly evaluate its importance and relevance to digital communication and communities of practice;
2. Utilise the knowledge of the components that comprise various forms of contemporary network systems to suggest improvements and developments to existing structures;
3. Analyse and evaluate the practical and theoretical aspects of networking, leveraging this knowledge to comprehend the broader advancements and challenges in network engineering; and
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and nuanced issues in network management and how to set up and manage both simple and extended data networks.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11485 Introduction to Network Engineering and 8741 Introduction to Network Engineering.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
Required texts
Textbooks
- Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data communications & networking with TCP/IP protocol suite, 6th ed. New York: McGraw -Hill, 2021.
- or
- James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 8th ed. Boston: Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2021.
Recommended Texts
- Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking, 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007
- Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking, 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012
- Behrouz A. Forouzan, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.
- James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 5th ed. Boston: Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2010.
Online materials:
Lecture materials, tutorial questions and answers, assignment specifications, and other details
are available on the subject web site.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Normally an aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
The final grade for the subject is then determined according to the following table:
85 <= Final mark <= 100 |
Final grade = HD |
75 <= Final mark < 85 |
Final grade = DI |
65 <= Final mark < 75 |
Final grade = CR |
50 <= Final mark < 65 |
Final grade = P |
0 <= Final mark < 50 |
a final grade (NX, NC, or NN) |
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments, actively engage in class discussions (online or face-to-face) and work with your peers as part of your study. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6 credit point unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.
Activity |
Time (hrs) |
Lectures attending (2*12) |
24 |
Lectures preparation (2*12) |
24 |
Tutorials/Labs attending (1*11) |
11 |
Tutorials/Labs preparation (1*11) |
11 |
Project |
40 |
Final Exam Study |
40 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Intermediate
Work placement, internships or practicums
n/a
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