Network Architecture (11484.1)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit aims towards developing an understanding of the process of architecting computer and communication networks. This will be achieved through bridging the gap between theoretical and practical aspects and learning the step-by-step procedures of network analysis, architecture, and design. Students will learn about the fundamental relationships between major building blocks required in a successfully architected network. Case studies will include national networks (e.g. NBN) and enterprise networks (e.g. campus). Guest lectures and group projects with hands-on laboratories will be used for enhancing student-learning experience.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Disseminate knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and professionally;

2. Competently identify, analyse and formulate the requirements for a network design;
3. Demonstrate the understanding to evaluate architectural design and components that best meet the requirements;
4. Plan the process of architecting a networking system and use interpersonal skills to work collaboratively; and
5. Develop a broad design of network systems for specific real life deployment scenarios.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 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 - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional 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

Must have passed unit 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

10099 Network Architecture PG.

Equivalent units

9428 Network Architecture

Assumed knowledge

Basic knowledge of data communication and networks.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Mr Ibrahim Elgendi
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-Campus Mr Ibrahim Elgendi
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

  • Required: Network Analysis Architecture and Design (3rd edition) by James McCabe, Elsevier
  • Recommended: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach (Global 7th edition), Kurose and Ross, Pearson Higher

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

 Penalties for late submissions apply 10% per day or part thereof, maximum of 3 days late. Research paper submitted over 3 days late will not be accepted.

Special assessment requirements

  • An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit. 
  • Students who do not participate and submit the research paper inappropriate conditions  will receive a final grade of NC (Not Complete).
  • The unit convener reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work and may adjust awarded marks based on this questioning. See Grading Schema for the full grading schema and grade descriptors.

 

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

Activities

Estimated hours

12 lectures  x 2 hours each

24

12 tutorials  x 2  hours each

24

Tutorials/Labs attending (2*11)

22

Tutorials/Labs preparation (2*11)

22

Quiz

18

Research Paper

40

Total

150

Inclusion and engagement

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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 understanding of mathematics, programming, computer hardware, operating systems, and networking.

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

Additional information

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