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<p>This unit will provide students with an understanding of the network technologies and protocols for distributed computing environments and equip them with skills necessary for computer network design. The unit covers computer communications and networking incorporating Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with the underlying network protocols that form the backbone of todays Internet. It also covers the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements of different types of applications and how network protocols handle QoS issues.</p>
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<p>•Introduction to the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and TCP/IP protocol architecture;<br>
•Local Area Network overview - topologies, components and Ethernet architecture;<br>
•Wireless LAN operation and standards;<br>
•LAN design issues and practical considerations;<br>
•Network layer protocols - IP operation and internetworking;<br>
•Transport layer protocols - process to process delivery, UDP and TCP; <br>
•QoS requirements for applications - resource reservation protocols and differentiated services in IP.<br>
•Software Defined Network (SDN) architecture - netorking planes, SDN environments and ecosystems and OpenFlow.<br>
•Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) - Architecture, solutions, SD-WAN cloud and AI-driven SD-WAN.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will provide students with an understanding of the network technologies and protocols for distributed computing environments and equip them with skills necessary for computer network design. The unit covers computer communications and networking incorporating Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with the underlying network protocols that form the backbone of todays Internet. It also covers the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements of different types of applications and how network protocols handle QoS issues.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Introduction to the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and TCP/IP protocol architecture;<br> •Local Area Network overview - topologies, components and Ethernet architecture;<br> •Wireless LAN operation and standards;<br> •LAN design issues and practical considerations;<br> •Network layer protocols - IP operation and internetworking;<br> •Transport layer protocols - process to process delivery, UDP and TCP; <br> •QoS requirements for applications - resource reservation protocols and differentiated services in IP.<br> •Software Defined Network (SDN) architecture - netorking planes, SDN environments and ecosystems and OpenFlow.<br> •Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) - Architecture, solutions, SD-WAN cloud and AI-driven SD-WAN.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech2301">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1102" target="_blank">ITECH1102</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Illustrate the network architecture for open systems interconnection.</p>
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<p>Present the operation of the TCP/IP architecture and software defined network architecture.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the technologies and protocols of network and transport layers.</p>
K4
<p>Examine the technologies and architecture of LANs, Wireless LANs and WANs.</p>
K5
<p>Determine the principles of LAN design and software defined WAN.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse data communication and networking technologies in today's Internet.</p>
S2
<p>Analyse the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements of applications and identify protocols supporting them.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse and design LAN architecture and software defined WAN for organisational requirements.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the knowledge acquired in this unit to improve networking performance of an organisation.</p>
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<p>Engage with tutorial and laboratory exercises to scaffold assignment work.</p>
<p>Demonstration of completion</p>
<p>5 - 10%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2
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<p>Conduct analysis and propose solutions to business problems using networking technologies. Design Local Area Networks (LAN)/Software Defined WAN architectures..</p>
<p>Assignments</p>
<p>50 - 70%</p>
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<p>Assessment tasks will test students' understanding and knowledge of the fundamental of networking, industry standards and best practice.</p>
<p>Examination / Tests</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech2301">View unit fees</a>
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