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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of Network ComputingCourse code: 2233 + Course abbreviation: BNetComp + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time + No further intake Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Peninsula) Course descriptionThis course aims to produce graduates who will be specialists in the field of network computing, both in the design and implementation of distributed systems - such as mobile systems, web-based systems and local network systems - and in the design and management of physical networks. The degree covers fundamentals of computing - information systems, programming, computer organisation, data communication and networks, databases, security, project management and web design. Students may specialise in mobile computing, network technologies or network applications, which includes distributed software systems and/or internet applications. Summer-semester study is available to enable students to accelerate their studies. Course structureThe degree consists of 144 points of study, of which no more than 60 points are at first-year level, and at least 36 points are at each of the second and third-year levels. A minimum of 108 points must be taken in units offered by the School of Network Computing. The degree is made up of core units, network computing electives and other electives. All units are 6 points. Course requirementsStudents must complete the course requirements outlined below (students enrolled prior to 2006 should note the changes to the course structure). Compulsory coreThe core comprises 36 points of first year, 24 points of second year, and 12 points of third year. The core provides students with the fundamentals of network computing: the conceptual framework, the understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes at the heart of this degree. The core units are:
Network computing electivesStudents may select any six network computing electives at the prescribed year levels. Alternatively, students may elect to take a major study by selecting their network computing electives as follows: Network applications majorThe network applications major encompasses aspects of internet applications; distributed component-based applications; database applications; and concurrent programming. This major is for students with an interest in network, database, and internet applications development. Career opportunities would include systems analyst/programmer and web applications developer. In addition to the core units, this major requires four of the following, including FIT3043:
Network technology majorThe network technology major includes communication protocols (WAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP), network hardware (switches, routers, etc.), infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, etc), application services (FTP, Telnet, eMail, Web, etc), directory services (NDS, LDAP, WDS), server configuration and management, network design, construction and testing, network security, network management and network modelling and performance. Career opportunities for students from this major are found in network management, network administration, network design, and network security, along with other areas. In addition to the core units, this major requires:
Mobile computing majorThe mobile computing major includes hands-on experience developing applications for small, hand held devices. Mobile computing and wireless networking are significant areas of information and communications technology growth. This major is for students wishing to move into the area of mobile and wireless applications development, including applications in mobile commerce, mobile game development, and mobile/wireless applications in health services, smart homes, and similar areas. In addition to the core units, this major requires:
Free electivesStudents complete 36 points of elective study in any computing or non-computing area, in accordance with the points requirements for the degree. The electives enable students to select particular areas of interest in which to study. Students may wish to focus this elective study into a specific area, which is known as a minor. One defined minor is available in electronic business. Electronic business minorUnits for the electronic business minor are offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. Two units at first-year level and two units at second or third-year level are selected from the following: First-year units
Second and third-year units
Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Network Computing qualifies graduates for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Contact detailsInquiries: email netcomp@infotech.monash.edu.au or visit www.infotech.monash.edu.au/peninsula. Course directorDr Des Casey Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |