Networking Systems

    Unit code: NIT5110 | Study 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
    N/A
    Overview
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    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:

    1. Critically review and analyse existing networks to evaluate their suitability for the application;
    2. Investigate complex system requirements, develop network design and implement to meet the changing needs of new applications and organisation models; and
    3. 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.

    Required reading

    Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

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

    Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
    NTCS | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
    Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
    NTIP | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
    Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
    NGCS | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year
    Master of Applied Information Technology
    NMIT | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
    Master of Engineering
    NMEN | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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