Advanced Network Engineering PG (12094.1)

Advanced Network Engineering PG will focus on intensifying the breadth and depth of student knowledge in the field of network engineering. This unit will develop deep understanding of contemporary network engineering concepts, knowledges, and skills, such as advanced switching, IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, traffic management, network security and application layer protocols. Students will also be engaged in a range of activities including practical laboratory works, intricate network designing tasks and research on cutting-edge networking solutions.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of contemporary network engineering;
2. Apply practical skills in designing modern networks by incorporating appropriate switching, routing, QoS schemes and protocols;
3. Apply critical knowledge and skills in the management and security of data networks;
4. Evaluate emerging network technologies and vendor offerings for business needs and scenarios; and
5. Utilise engineering research skills and advanced network engineering knowledge to support contemporary networking problem solving. 

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 - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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

Prerequisites

10088 Introduction to Network Engineering G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

12066 Advanced Network Engineering

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.