Advanced Network Engineering (12066.1)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Advanced Network Engineering
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 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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

11485 Introduction to Network Engineering

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 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
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Md Farhad Hossain
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Md Farhad Hossain
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

Text Books:

  • B. A. Forouzan. Data Communications and Networking with TCP/IP Protocol Suite. McGraw Hill, 6th edition, 2022.
  • J. F. Kurose and K. W. Ross. Computer Networking - A Top-Down Approach.  Pearson, 7th edition, 2017

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Participation for Skill Attainments:

"Acquisition of physical laboratory skills is necessary in order to demonstrate Unit Learning Outcome[s] [#2, #3, #4, #5] and in order to meet WIL requirements. Laboratory skills gained during this unit include these 16 skills: 1. IP addressing planning and implementation for medium to large networks; 2. Design, configure and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting; 3. Configure and verify router and switch settings; 4. Configure and troubleshoot static routings; 5. Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routings; 6. Implement, troubleshoot and test VLANs, VLAN trunking, and inter-VLAN routing; 7. Design and Implement switch security; 8. Configure and test router security; 9. Configure and test firewall; 10. Implement and test NAT and PAT; 11. Configure DHCP, SLAAC and DNS services; 12. Configure and test various servers; 13. Capture and analyse traffic using software tools; 14. Advanced CLI scripting for configuring network nodes; 15. Network troubleshooting using CLI commands; 16. Advance skills in network simulation tools. In order to meet WIL requirements and demonstrate achievement of the ULOs, students must gain a minimum of 12/16 of these skills which can be achieved by fully participating in a minimum of 7/10 laboratory sessions throughout semester including the lab assessment sessions. Full participation involves attending and personally completing the required tasks." 

Final Grade:

The final grade will be 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)

 

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.

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.

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Learner engagement

Activities Time (hrs)
Lecture participation (2*12) 24
Lecture Reviews (2*12) 24
Lab Preparation (1*10) 10
Lab activities (2*10) 20
Quiz preparation and participation 18
Network Design, Troubleshoot, and Evaluation 24
Contemporary Networking Issues 30
Total 150

Participation requirements

  • Students will have to participate in a minimum of 7/10 laboratory sessions throughout semester including the lab assessment session for attaining the necessary skills in order to demonstrate Unit Learning Outcome.

Your participation in lectures, laboratory works, 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

Cisco Packet Tracer 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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