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.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
VIT1104
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Apply various technologies to solving data communication and networking problems; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate an understanding of data communication and network protocols; | ||
| 3. | Design subnetted IP and switched networks for business requirements; and | ||
| 4. | Implement networks with industry standard technologies like CISCO routers and switches. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Post Class Quizzes | 10% |
| Laboratory Work | Lab Tasks | 30% |
| Test | Theory Tests | 40% |
| Case Study | Practical Task | 20% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Post Class Quizzes | 10% |
| Laboratory Work | Lab Tasks | 30% |
| Test | Theory Tests | 40% |
| Case Study | Practical Task | 20% |
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