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307778 (v.1) Technological Infrastructure 501
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. |
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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). |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 50%. Presentation 10%. Written Assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: |  29999 Information Technology not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2   |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: |  Not Categorised   | Result Type: |  Grade/Mark |
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Availability
Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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