FIT2020

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

Leader: I Gondal

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Networks and Data Communications II will introduce students to advances in the distributed networked environment. The unit provides knowledge of internetworking protocols, QoS for critical applications, network management and TCP/IP operation. Access to the university's computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to: + describe the ISO OSI reference model + describe Internet protocol architecture + analyse the main functions and design issues of the network layer + describe the operation of IPv6 + analyse the operation of TCP + understand network security risks, requirements, and common security measures + understand network management architecture + understand common Internet applications including email, ftp, telnet and the WWW + understand the basic concepts of multimedia communications and QoS

Assessment: Exam:60%, Assignments:40%

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

Prerequisites: FIT1005

Prohibitions: GCO3824 (Translation set GCO3824)