Introduction to Network Engineering (11485.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 10088 Introduction to Network Engineering G.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of network engineering, its importance and relevance to digital communication and communities of practice;
2. Describe the building blocks that form a modern network;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical and theoretical background to support studying later units in the area; and
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic issues in network management and how to set up and manage simple 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 - 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
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
10088 Introduction to Network Engineering GEquivalent units
8741 Introduction to Network EngineeringAssumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | 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
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 - Research |
40 |
Project - Writing |
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 complete assessment items.
Required IT skills
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
n/a
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