6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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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.
Outcomes
At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- describe the ISO OSI reference model;
- analyse physical layer for networking;
- explain and analyse the architecture of data link layer for networking;
- analyse the main functions and design issues of the network layer;
- describe the operation of IPv6;
- analyse the operation of TCP;
- explain and analyse integrated and differentiated services architecture;
- explain and analyse network management architecture;
- explain and analyse the basic concepts of multimedia communications and QoS.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 60%: In-semester assessment: 40%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
- Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours of lectures
- One 2-hour tutorial
- Study schedule for off-campus students:
- Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
- Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of contact time in order to satisfy the reading and assignment expectations.
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Prohibitions
GCO3824