Undergraduate - UnitFIT1031 - Computers and networks

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) South Africa First semester 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day) Gippsland Second semester 2013 (Off-campus) Sunway Second semester 2013 (Day) Sunway October intake 2013 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to fundamentals of computer systems and networks. It provides basic knowledge of computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, and networking architecture, technology and operation.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:

understand basic computer structure and operation and demonstrate use of the associated vocabulary;
demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of data representation, computer arithmetic and Boolean algebra using appropriate methods of implementation;
demonstrate detailed knowledge of Internal bus and memory;
describe the internal operation of the CPU and explain how it is used to execute instructions;
differentiate between machine language and assembly language;
identify factors that affect computer performance;
demonstrate an understanding of the basics of operating systems and system software;
understand basic networking concepts;
discuss communication and networking models such as TCP/IP and OSI;
describe the concept of transport layer services and principle of congestion control;
describe routing strategies and commonly used LAN topologies, and
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.

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sid Ray

Contact hours

2 hr lectures/wk, 2 hr tutorial/wk

Prohibitions

FIT1001

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

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit1031