FIT1005

Networks and data communications ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: P Granville

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
OS-HKG-CID First semester 2006 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)
Gippsland SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong SA-02 2006 (OCL)
OS-HKG-CID SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Peninsula SA-02 2006 (Day)
Singapore SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Berwick Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Networks and Data Communications will introduce students to fundamentals of distributed networked environments. The unit provides knowledge of internet working standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation.

Objectives: At the completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Discuss network architecture standards for open systems. 2. Describe ISO reference and Internet models. 3. Explain fundamentals and technologies of physical, data-link and network layers. 4. Understand the functions and architectures of LAN and WAN. 5. Analyse and design LAN architecture for organisational requirements. 6. Adopt a problem solving approach. 7. Accept the code of professional conduct and practice. 8. Act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics. 9. Students will gain practical skills to analyse data communication networks. 10. Cooperate effectively within small groups. 11. Present their work in various forms.

Assessment: Assignments:40%. Exam:60%

Contact Hours: one x 2hr lecture/week; one x 2hr tutorial/week

Prohibitions: BUS2062, CSE2004, CSE2318, CSE3318, GCO3812, CPE1007