Computer Networks

Unit code: VIT1104 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to data communication fundamentals, network transmission technologies and network protocols. It introduces students to basic design and communicational issues related to local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.

Content includes: Fundamentals of data communications and networks; standards; communication media types; data communications principles and protocols; network architectures and protocols, standard interfaces and transmission techniques; data integrity and security; Local Area Networks (LAN); data link control; Internet protocol (IP) Addressing and Subnetting; Routing protocols like RIP; Switching technologies and Virtual LANs; Design and implementation of networks using industry standard equipment like CISCO routers and switches.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Apply various technologies to solving data communication and networking problems;
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of data communication and network protocols, as well as network and information security, threats and solutions;
  3. Design subnetted IPv4 and IPv6 networks for business requirements; and
  4. Implement networks with industry standard technologies like CISCO routers and switches.
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
5 x Post Class Quizzes
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
3 x Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Theory Tests
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Practical Assignment
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Other locations

For students studying at Henan University
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
5 x Post Class Quizzes
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
3 x Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Theory Tests
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Practical Task
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

This unit is delivered in a blended delivery model via six hours of weekly face to face sessions with the Instructor along with online resources available through the Learning Management System. This model allows the students to take responsibility for their learning by accessing resources and completing activities in an online environment prior to attending a facilitated face-to-face session that progresses and applies the learning. Teaching and learning strategies used include: self-paced delivery; practical computer-based labs delivery utilising leading IT vendor materials; project or group work; reflection and participation in on-line forums. Delivery strategies will address the learning outcomes and meet the needs of the learner. Additional 15hrs outside the time specified is required to complete all assessments.

Formative assessments (Post-Class Quizzes, Lab Tasks) are systematically used throughout the unit to build knowledge and scaffold skill development.

For students studying at VU Sydney
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
5 x Post Class Quizzes
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
3 x Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Theory Tests
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Practical Assignment
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

The delivery model of this unit allows students to take responsibility for their learning by accessing resources and completing activities in an online environment prior to attending either in person or online facilitated sessions that progresses and applies the learning. Teaching and learning strategies used include: self-paced delivery; practical computer-based labs delivery utilising leading IT vendor materials. Delivery strategies will address the learning outcomes and meet the needs of the learner.
Academic support is available for students who require additional support. Formative assessments (Post-Class Quizzes, Lab Tasks) are systematically used throughout the unit to build knowledge and scaffold skill development.

Required reading

There are no required texts for this unit.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Diploma | Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Information Technology
VDIT | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

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