Networking Technologies

Unit code: NIT2222 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
NIT1104 - Computer Networks
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit enhances and deepens the knowledge on internetworking technologies and protocols.

Content includes: Routing algorithms and protocols including EIGRP and OSPF, Network Address Translation (NAT), IP V6, Wide Area Networks (WANs), Transmission Control Protocol, and network design and implementation with industry standard equipment like Cisco routers and switches.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Explain the mechanisms and algorithms of major switching and routing technologies;
  2. Design networks with appropriate network structures, addresses and routing protocols; and
  3. Design and implement networks with industry standard technologies for LANs, WANs and the Internet (e.g. with Cisco Routers and WAN Switches).

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Individual Assignment on Local Area Network Design
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Individual Assignment on Wide Area Network Design
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Problem solving on LAN related questions
Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 20%
Scenario-Based Problem Solving on WAN related question

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):

Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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