Network Architecture

Course aim

To increase student’s ability to develop specifications for the design and implementation of appropriate networking and telecommunications infrastructure and services with consideration of business needs and industry trends.

Course content

Review of Data-link, Network and Transport Layer Terminology; Hierarchical and Logical Network Design; VLSM IP addressing and Naming; Routing Protocols including RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP; Switching, VLANs, Trunking and Spanning Tree Protocol; Security Strategies including access control lists (ACL), network address translation (NAT), DHCP configuration, and Virtual Private Network (VPN). WAN Technologies such as Point to Point Protocol (PPP), ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, DSL;. Network Testing and Documentation.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFT 1012	Network Fundamentals

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, SEPANG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	4 hours x 7 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 4 weeks
Tutorial	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 1, Assignment 2, Examination, Practical/Tutorial - small weekly assessable tasks

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.