The unit introduces computer networks with an explicit software and system-centric focus. It provides foundation skills in data communications, networks, and associated software interfaces, and introduces basic principles in network design, configuration, management and security.
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Analyse the fundamentals and technologies of cabled and wireless data-link layer;
Implement programs using internetworking concepts, IP addressing, IPC and socket-level interface;
Analyse designs based on the functions and architectures of cabled and wireless LAN and WAN, including ALOHA and CSMA/CD models;
Explain the network architecture standards for open systems;
Apply and implement the fundamentals and technologies of the network layer, including packet-switching and queueing concepts;
Analyse the fundamentals and technologies of cabled and wireless physical layer;
Implement system level designs based on LAN architecture for organisational requirements.
Describe and apply the ISO reference and Internet models;
