Introduction to Network Engineering (11485.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
View teaching periods | Online On-campus Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
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 a comprehensive understanding of the key theoretical concepts and practical techniques associated with the TCP/IP protocol suite, effectively leverage this knowledge as a tool for addressing real-world networking challenges; 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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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | 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 |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Kumudu Munasinghe |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | 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
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) |
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Activity |
Time (hrs) |
Lecture attending/streaming (2*12) |
24 |
Lecture preparation (2*12) |
24 |
Lab attending (1*12) |
12 |
Lab preparation (1*12) |
12 |
Quiz preperation and participation |
40 |
Self study |
38 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation 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
None
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