Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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 university's 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;
• analyse physical layer for networking;
• understand the architecture of data link layer for networking;
• analyse the main functions and design issues of the network layer;

• analyse the operation of TCP;
• understand integrated and differentiated services architecture;
• understand network management architecture;
• 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

One of FIT1031, 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/