Computer Networks

Unit code: NIT1104 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to data communication fundamentals, network transmission technologies and network protocols. It introduces students to basic design and communicational issues related to local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.



Content includes: History and fundamentals of data communications and networks; standards; communication media types; data communications principles and protocols; network architectures and protocols, standard interfaces and transmission techniques; data integrity and security; Local Area Networks (LAN); data link control; IP Addressing and Subnetworking; Routing protocols like RIP; Switching technologies and Virtual LANs; Design and implementation of enterprise networks using industry standard equipment like CISCO routers and switches.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Review modern business and personal applications of data communication systems to demonstrate specialist computer networking skills and knowledge;
  2. Apply various technologies to solving data communication and networking problems;
  3. Design IP networks and subnetworks;
  4. Design switching networks for a range of contemporary applications;
  5. Implement moderately complex networks consistent with industry standards.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 45%
Three (3) In-Class Tests (15% per test)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 55%
Technical Design Report (Phase 1 15%, Phase 2 15%, Phase 3 15% and Phase 4 10%)

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
NUIT | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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