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305481 (v.1) Technological Infrastructure (EC Internetworking) 300


 

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

12212 (v.4) Electronic Commerce (Electronic Commerce Technologies) 203 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

305480 (v.1) Technological Infrastructure (Network and Web Site Administration) 250 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Understanding of theory and practice relating to network service and support, including backup strategies, tuning networks and servers, installation and configuration of network devices and network monitoring and security.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed critical thinking and problem solving skills in relation to computer networks. An understanding of computer networking concepts, technology and issues. The ability to analyse a situation and recommend a solution.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Tanenbaum, A.S. (1996), Computer Networks (3rd Edition), New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Comer, D.E., (1991), Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 1, Principles, Protocols and Architecture, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Unit Texts:

Tittel, E. and Johnson, D., (1998), A Guide to Networking Essentials, Course Technology, Cambridge, USA.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment One 20%. Assignment Two 30%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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