Network Fundamentals

Course aim

To introduce the fundamental concepts associated with networking technologies with the aim to design and implement a small office, home office (SOHO) network which meets specific business requirements.

Course content

Regulatory organisations and commonly used standards and network models
Basic management principles such as required documentation and policies
SOHO WAN technologies including DSL, cable, and high-speed wireless
Fundamental network security including firewalls, passwords, patching, education and virtual private networks
Commonly used network applications and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, email, and FTP
Current LAN physical media alternatives including twisted pair, fibre optic and wireless
Switching and routing basics
Classful IP addressing
Local Area Network (LAN) standards e.g. Ethernet
802.11 wireless impacts on LANs

Textbook(s)

Fitzgerald, Jerry 2012, Business Data Communications and Networking, 11th Edition, John Wiley & sons

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFT 1016	Information Technology Fundamentals

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 7 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 7 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, SEPANG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 7 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (online materials; moderated discussion boards)	N/A x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 7 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	4 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 4 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 3 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, online tutorial and practical activities, Practical / Tutorials, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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