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Offered

Not offered in 2009

Synopsis

This unit will cover network strategy development; network design principals; Telecom services; network performance; network topologies; network implementation; case studies ; case studies; traffic models; limitations of traffic models; network management protocols.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students will be able to understand:

1. network strategy development;
2. network design principles;
3. network performance;
4. network topologies;
5. network implementation.

In addition, students will be able to:

1. analyse the requirements of a networking systems;
2. evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of particular networking systems and technologies in specific situations.

Upon completion of this unit, students will have an appreciation of:

1. the importance of systematic design in networks;
2. the importance of management protocols and philosophy in networks.

Upon completion of this unit, students will have the ability to:

1. perform basic design tasks for a network;
2. devise a management model and system for a network, using established protocols.

Upon completion the students have gained experience in:

1. communicating on issues in design and management of networks;
2. appreciating the organisational and social impact of poor design and management in networks.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%; Examination: 50%.

Contact hours

4 x contact hrs/week

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit4017