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 networking concepts and technologies for the design and implementation of small to medium sized networks.
Introduction to networks, including topologies, devices, and characteristics of a small to medium sized network;
Basics of network protocols and communications;
The OSI and TCP/IP networking models;
Functions and standards of physical layer, and network media;
Data link layer, media access control, and Ethernet;
Network layer protocols and basics of routing;
Roles of transport layer and transport layer protocols;
IP addressing and subnetting IP networks;
Application layer protocols and services;
Considerations in network design, basics of network security and network management;
Basics of network operating systems and configuration of networking devices.
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 | ||
Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE | |||
External (online materials; moderated discussion boards) | N/A x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Continuous assessment, Examination, Practical Demonstration
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.