units

FIT3130

Faculty of Information Technology

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Information Technology
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2015 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2015 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit aims to introduce the systematic top-down network design approach for designing enterprise computer networks. A top down process focuses on requirements analysis and architecture design, which should be completed before the selection of specific network components. The unit provides students with tested processes and tools to help them understand traffic flow, communication protocol behaviour, and internetworking technologies. On completion of the unit, students are equipped to design enterprise computer networks that meet an enterprise users requirements for functionality, capacity, performance, availability, scalability, affordability, security, and manageability.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • select and apply major protocols used in computer networks for the design of LAN, WAN and WLAN systems;
  • analyse and resolve all issues in implementing the selected protocols at LAN, WAN and WLAN designs;
  • apply the detailed knowledge and understanding of secure network architectures for the design and implementation of firewalls;
  • demonstrate the ability to incorporate the latest developments in TCP/IP protocols (e.g. IPv6, IPSec, multicasting, VoIP, QoS, iSCSI) into network design;
  • apply the knowledge and skills gained to implement and manage TCP/IP services within wired and wireless LANs;
  • exhibit the ability to use network performance evaluation tools, network packet analysers, and other performance measurement tools;
  • demonstrate the ability to use simulation packages to construct models of computer networks;
  • analyse the use of models for performance measures and performance prediction of advanced data networks;
  • demonstrate practical ability to design and setup LANs, WANs, and wireless LANs using standard protocols and typical hardware;
  • make recommendations for network performance improvements;
  • demonstrate practical skills in setting up TCP/IP connections and routing configurations for different environments;
  • demonstrate the ability to fully document the design for future reference and upgrade.

Assessment

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

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • Two hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour laboratory

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Malik Khan

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Information and communication technologies

Prerequisites

One of FIT1005, FIT2008, FIT2020, BUS2062, CPE1007, CSE2004, CSE2318, CSE3318 or GCO3812

Prohibitions

CSE3821, CPE3004, CSE5807, FIT3030, FIT3024

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

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit3130