307778 (v.1) Technological Infrastructure 501

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Area:	School of Information Systems
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Hardware, software, operating systems, networking, LAN protocols, network services applied in stand alone and networked environments.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will be able to - Assemble a machine from various components/parts. Install and configure an appropriate OS. Have the knowledge of supporting concepts/theoretical aspects of popular OS. Implement security mechanisms atOS level. Understand distributed systems and subnetting, as well as being able to describe infrastructure technology and trends. Have the knowledge of networking fundamentals (networking protocol concepts, TCP/IP, domain and addressing).
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Davis, W. and Rajkumar.T., (2001), Operating Systems, Addison Wesley. Hallberg, B., (2001), Networking - A Beginner's Guide, 2nd ed., Osbourne/McGraw-Hill. Holcombe, J. and Holcombe, C., (2003), Survey of Operating Systems, Mc-Graw-Hill/Osbourne. Muster,J., (2002), Unix Made Easy - Unix and Linux Basis and Beyond, 3rd ed., McGraw- Hill. Shinder, T., Shinder, D., (2000), MCSE - Windows 2000 Professional, Osbourne/McGraw-Hill. Silberschatz, G., (2003), Operating Systems Concepts, 6th ed., John Wilety andSons Incorporated. Simmons, C., (2002), MCSE - Windows XP Professional, Osbourne/McGraw-Hill.
Unit Texts:	Issa, T., (2003), Technological Infrastructure (Introduction to Business Computing Infrastructure) 200, McGraw Hill. Anderson, P., (2003), Just Enough UNIX, 4th ed., McGraw Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final Examination 50%. Presentation 10%. Written Assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y