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<p>In this unit, we will cover the fundamentals of networking through analysis of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models. Students will learn the role of each model layer and the technologies used to provide end-to-end connectivity between computer systems and the associated networking protocols. The unit will also introduce cloud computing and investigate the role of cybersecurity in securing information systems and the impacts of threats to individual persons and society as well as ethical and legal considerations. The role of personnel and encryption to secure Internet communications will also be studied. The unit also contains a hurdle task which requires students to get involved with their local IT community through attendance and participation in events, such as seminars, workshops, expos, discussion forums etc. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society.</p>
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<p>Introduction to data communications networks, network models and protocol architecture.<br>
IP addresses, subnet masks and the number systems used to describe them<br>
Fundamentals of architectures at the application layer, common Internet based applications.<br>
Transmission media and their characteristics, guided and wireless media, media selection, digital and analog transmission of digital and analog data.<br>
Functions of data link layer, media access control, data link layer addressing, flow and error control mechanisms, data link protocols.<br>
Network layer protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), assigning IP addresses, address resolution, routing protocols, multicasting.<br>
Transport layer protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport layer functions, reliable and unreliable services, ports, linking to the application layer, segmentation, session management.<br>
Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networks (WAN).<br>
Cloud computing fundamentals, Cloud security models and the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing.<br>
Security requirments, including confidentiality, integrity and availability.<br>
Security threats to Enterprise Networks.<br>
Common security countermeasures; cryptography and other network security technologies<br>
Using operating system and Industry standard networking and security tools including Virtualization tools and protocol analysers.<br>
IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe; ACS’s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with the networking industry; Career pathways.</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>In this unit, we will cover the fundamentals of networking through analysis of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models. Students will learn the role of each model layer and the technologies used to provide end-to-end connectivity between computer systems and the associated networking protocols. The unit will also introduce cloud computing and investigate the role of cybersecurity in securing information systems and the impacts of threats to individual persons and society as well as ethical and legal considerations. The role of personnel and encryption to secure Internet communications will also be studied. The unit also contains a hurdle task which requires students to get involved with their local IT community through attendance and participation in events, such as seminars, workshops, expos, discussion forums etc. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society.</p>
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<p>Introduction to data communications networks, network models and protocol architecture.<br> IP addresses, subnet masks and the number systems used to describe them<br> Fundamentals of architectures at the application layer, common Internet based applications.<br> Transmission media and their characteristics, guided and wireless media, media selection, digital and analog transmission of digital and analog data.<br> Functions of data link layer, media access control, data link layer addressing, flow and error control mechanisms, data link protocols.<br> Network layer protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), assigning IP addresses, address resolution, routing protocols, multicasting.<br> Transport layer protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport layer functions, reliable and unreliable services, ports, linking to the application layer, segmentation, session management.<br> Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networks (WAN).<br> Cloud computing fundamentals, Cloud security models and the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing.<br> Security requirments, including confidentiality, integrity and availability.<br> Security threats to Enterprise Networks.<br> Common security countermeasures; cryptography and other network security technologies<br> Using operating system and Industry standard networking and security tools including Virtualization tools and protocol analysers.<br> IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe; ACS’s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with the networking industry; Career pathways.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020303 - Database Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech5102">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1102" target="_blank">GPSIT1102</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1102" target="_blank">ITECH1102</a>"</p>
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>Identify and explain the role and function of network connectivity in current computing.</p>
K2
<p>Describe and explain the principles of communication in networks and the fundamental aspects of cloud computing.</p>
K3
<p>Describe the role and functionality of hardware and software entities that contribute to network communications.</p>
K4
<p>Differentiate the protocols and interactions that implement network communications.</p>
K5
<p>Research and justify the critical role of cyber security in securing communication systems in terms of impacts or threats to society and individuals as well as ethical and legal considerations</p>
S1
<p>Experiment with a variety of services and tools to configure network settings on various network devices and operating systems.</p>
S2
<p>Interpret security needs of information systems in various organisational contexts</p>
S3
<p>Examine and configure network settings on various network devices and operating systems.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse the networking architecture needs of a business or an organisation.</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge of security policies to reduce security threats</p>
A3
<p>Research, plan and implement operational assurance programs from a security perspective.</p>
A4
<p>Analyse cryptographic techniques for data security.</p>
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<p>Students will utilise their knowledge of networking protocols and security techniques to answer conceptual questions and apply their understanding to practical networking and security problems, supported by research.</p>
<p>Assignments and laboratory tasks</p>
<p>50% - 60%</p>
S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Practical problems designed to test their understanding of networking concepts and protocols in the lab.</p>
<p>Practical lab work</p>
<p>10% - 20%</p>
S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Students will provide theoretical answers and work out solutions to a range of networking and security questions.</p>
<p>Tests & examinations</p>
<p>20% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020303 - Database Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech5102">View unit fees</a>
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