Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2010 (Day) Sunway Second semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Carlo Kopp (Clayton); Chan Ee Lyn (Malaysia)

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to fundamentals of distributed networked environment. The unit provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have -
The ability to:

• discuss network architecture standards for open systems;
• describe ISO reference and Internet models;
• explain fundamentals and technologies of physical, data-link and network layers;
• understand the functions and architectures of LAN and WAN; and
• analyse and design LAN architecture for organisational requirements.

Developed attitudes that enable them to:

• adopt a problem solving approach;
• accept the code of professional conduct and practice; and
• act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

Developed the skills to:

• gain practical skills to analyse data communication networks.

Demonstrated the communication skills necessary to:

• cooperate effectively within small groups; and
• present their work in various forms.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Asad Khan

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prohibitions

BUS2062, CSE2004, CSE2318, CSE3318, GCO3812, CPE1007, FIT1005, BUS3150

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit2008