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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Networking Technologies

  • Unit Code

    CSI6201

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Jin KANG

Description

This unit introduces students to contemporary networking concepts with a focus on infrastructure and its application in business and communication services. Students examine the principles, processes and technologies associated with data communications and computer networking, applications of the major carriage media and communications standards.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Plan and evaluate network implementations.
  2. Analyse and evaluate data communication technologies.
  3. Discuss the importance of network models based on layers and the role of network standards.

Unit Content

  1. Key trends in network technology and applications.
  2. Network management.
  3. Network security.
  4. Network design.
  5. The World Wide Web.
  6. Network standards.
  7. Layered network models.
  8. Types and components of data communication networks.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview tests30%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 130%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 240%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview tests30%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 130%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 240%

Core Reading(s)

  • Tomsho, G. (2016). Guide to Networking Essentials. (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Thomson/Course Technology,. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/910413677?databaseList=638

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Networking Technologies

  • Unit Code

    CSI6201

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Jin KANG

Description

This unit introduces students to contemporary networking concepts with a focus on infrastructure and its application in business and communication services. Students examine the principles, processes and technologies associated with data communications and computer networking, applications of the major carriage media and communications standards.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Plan and evaluate network implementations.
  2. Analyse and evaluate data communication technologies.
  3. Discuss the importance of network models based on layers and the role of network standards.

Unit Content

  1. Key trends in network technology and applications.
  2. Network management.
  3. Network security.
  4. Network design.
  5. The World Wide Web.
  6. Network standards.
  7. Layered network models.
  8. Types and components of data communication networks.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview tests30%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 130%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 240%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview tests30%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 130%
AssignmentNetwork comprehension exercises: Part 240%

Core Reading(s)

  • Tomsho, G. (2016). Guide to Networking Essentials. (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Thomson/Course Technology,. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/910413677?databaseList=638

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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