Networking Systems

Unit code:NIT5110Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit presents an overview of computer networking systems, laying the foundation for more advanced wired and wireless networking units in the course. It includes a perspective on the evolution of networking systems and their future. Topics include: computer networks and the Internet, seven-layer OSI Model, network design, sub-networking, routing, switching, IPv6, network implementation with CISCO routers and switches, simulators, and etc. This knowledge and skills will be applied to analyse, evaluate, design and develop computer networks based on real world scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critically review and analyse existing networks to evaluate their suitability for the application;
Investigate complex system requirements, develop network design and implement to meet the changing needs of new applications and organisation models; and
Elucidate the advantages of a network design and communicate them, to both specialised and non-specialised audiences, to justify the suitability, or otherwise, of existing computer network and the proposed new network system architecture.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work | Grade: 10%

In class lab submissions (9)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 50%

In-class Problem Solving assignments x 2 (25%each)

Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 40%

In-class Network Design and Take Away Implementation

In-class lab submission are formative assessments and instructional scaffolding aim to prepare students for Assignments and Case Study. They are inter-related and build on each other. Each session, student solve one problem that is the foundation of the next session lab.