Introduction to Network Engineering (11485.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Introduction to Network Engineering
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Information Technology & Systems Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will focus on the following items: - 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 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 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

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

10088 Introduction to Network Engineering G

Equivalent units

8741 Introduction to Network Engineering

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 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
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online real-time Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Online real-time Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 Online real-time Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
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

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)

 

Artificial Intelligence

  • Permitted - The ethical use of GenAI is allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC 

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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