Advanced Network Engineering (12066.1)

This unit will focus on further advancing the breadth and depth of knowledge in network engineering. The following topics will be covered in this unit: Switching: Datagram, virtual circuit switch (SVC, PVC), STP, security, MPLS; IP Addressing: IP headers, Fragmentation, Subnetting in IPv4, Subnetting in IPv6, DHCP, SLAAC in IPv6, FHRP; Routing: Static/Dynamic routing, Unicast/ Multicast routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP; Packet flow: ARP in IPv4, RARP, ND in IPv6; Application layer paradigm (client/server, P2P, mixed) and protocols (HTTP, FTP, DHCP, Email, Telnet, SSH, DNS, Socket programming); QoS: Requirements, Models, Queuing, Shaping, Policing; Multimedia networking; Network management; Network security; VLAN: Architecture, Routing, DTP; VPN: Types, purpose; WLAN: Standards, architecture, management, security.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an advanced theoretical understanding as well as practical skills of the discipline of network engineering;
2. Apply the superior understanding in designing modern networks incorporating appropriate switching, routing, QoS scheme and protocols;
3. Demonstrate an understanding on management and security of data networks;
4. Explain various network solutions and vendor offerings; and
5. Understand emerging network solutions and determine their pertinence to specific business cases

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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

Prerequisites

11485 Introduction to Network Engineering

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.