Network Fundamentals
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
INFT 1012
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
100258
4.5
Yes
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
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.
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
Nil
Nil
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
INFT 1016 | Information Technology Fundamentals |
Component | Duration | ||
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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.
Assignment, Examination, Ongoing Assessment, Practical / Tutorials, Practical Demonstration, Test
EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.