Network Fundamentals

Course aim

To introduce networking concepts and technologies for the design and implementation of small to medium sized networks.

Course content

Topics covered in this course include: introduction to networks, basics of network protocols and communications, the OSI and TCP/IP networking models, IP addressing and subnetting IP networks, network design, and network operating systems and configuration of networking devices.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Practical	2 hours x weeks 1-5, 10-13
Tutorial	2 hours x weeks 1-5, 10-13
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Online	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, SICHUAN UNIVERSITY
Workshop	6 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Examination, Practical examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.