Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit 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 universitys computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will 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

Examination (3 hours): 60%: In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Iqbal Gondal

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs tutorials/wk

Prerequisites

FIT1005 or GCO3812 or equivalent

Prohibitions

GCO3824

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

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit2020/