Undergraduate - UnitFIT1005 - Networks and data communications

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to fundamentals of distributed networked environment. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• discuss network architecture standards for open systems;
• describe ISO reference and Internet models;
• explain fundamentals and technologies of physical, data-link and network layers;
• understand the functions and architectures of LAN and WAN;
• analyse and design LAN architecture for organisational requirements;
• adopt a problem solving approach, accept the code of professional conduct and

practice and act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics;

• analyse data communication networks;
• cooperate effectively within small groups;
• present their work in various forms.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jefferson Tan

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prohibitions

BUS2062, BUS3150, CPE1007, CSE2004, CSE2318, CSE3318, CSE9801, GCO3812, FIT2008

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

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit1005/