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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of computer networking principles through analysis of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models, essential cloud technologies, and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts. Students will learn about network architectures, protocols, and devices alongside an introduction to cloud computing and its integration with IoT systems. Through theoretical lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, students will develop the necessary skills to design, simulate, implement, and manage basic interconnected systems in the digital age.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to data communications networks, network models and protocol architecture.<br>
2. IP addresses, subnet masks and the number systems used to describe them.<br>
3. Fundamentals of TCP/IP layer architectures and common Internet-based applications.<br>
4. Functions of data link layer, media access control, data link layer addressing, flow and error control mechanisms, and data link protocols.<br>
5. Network layer protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), assigning IP addresses, address resolution, and routing protocols.<br>
6. Transport layer protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport layer functions, reliable and unreliable services, ports, linking to the application layer, segmentation, and session management.<br>
7. Transmission media and their characteristics, guided and wireless media, media selection, digital and analog transmission of digital and analog data.<br>
8. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, and Wide Area Networks (WAN).<br>
9. Definition and characteristics of cloud computing<br>
10. Cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)<br>
11. Cloud deployment models: Public, private, hybrid, community clouds<br>
12. IoT architecture and components overview<br>
13. IoT communication protocols: MQTT and CoAP<br>
14. Sensor networks and data acquisition in IoT systems<br>
15. Cloud-based IoT platforms and services<br>
16. Data storage and processing in cloud environments<br>
17. IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community and around the globe; ACS’s CBOK and SFIA and their relationship with the networking industry; and career pathways.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of computer networking principles through analysis of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models, essential cloud technologies, and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts. Students will learn about network architectures, protocols, and devices alongside an introduction to cloud computing and its integration with IoT systems. Through theoretical lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, students will develop the necessary skills to design, simulate, implement, and manage basic interconnected systems in the digital age.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to data communications networks, network models and protocol architecture.<br> 2. IP addresses, subnet masks and the number systems used to describe them.<br> 3. Fundamentals of TCP/IP layer architectures and common Internet-based applications.<br> 4. Functions of data link layer, media access control, data link layer addressing, flow and error control mechanisms, and data link protocols.<br> 5. Network layer protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), assigning IP addresses, address resolution, and routing protocols.<br> 6. Transport layer protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport layer functions, reliable and unreliable services, ports, linking to the application layer, segmentation, and session management.<br> 7. Transmission media and their characteristics, guided and wireless media, media selection, digital and analog transmission of digital and analog data.<br> 8. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, and Wide Area Networks (WAN).<br> 9. Definition and characteristics of cloud computing<br> 10. Cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)<br> 11. Cloud deployment models: Public, private, hybrid, community clouds<br> 12. IoT architecture and components overview<br> 13. IoT communication protocols: MQTT and CoAP<br> 14. Sensor networks and data acquisition in IoT systems<br> 15. Cloud-based IoT platforms and services<br> 16. Data storage and processing in cloud environments<br> 17. IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community and around the globe; ACS’s CBOK and SFIA and their relationship with the networking industry; and career pathways.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1504">029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=GPSIT1104" target="_blank">GPSIT1104</a>" / "ITECH1104" / "ITECH2201"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain the components of network architecture including infrastructure, frameworks, protocols, and topologies.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the functionality and role of different operating systems contributing to interconnected systems communications.</p>
K3
<p>Explain cloud computing concepts, including cloud infrastructure components, service and deployment models, and visualisation technologies.</p>
K4
<p>Describe IoT architecture, components, communication protocols and applications.</p>
K5
<p>Identify the role of mobile networks, sensor networks and data acquisition in connected systems.</p>
S1
<p>Examine and configure network settings on various network devices and operating systems.</p>
S2
<p>Provision and manage cloud environments including servicing, resourcing, and infrastructure.</p>
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<p>Undertake simulation IoT systems using open-source software tools.</p>
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<p>Analyse the networking architecture needs of a business or an organisation.</p>
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<p>Applying cloud computing and IoT skills to provision resources, deploy applications, test and manage data storage in line with industry needs.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Students will utilise their knowledge of networking protocols, IoT systems and cloud computing techniques to answer conceptual<br> questions and apply their understanding to practical interconnected systems problems.</p>
<p>Assignments and laboratory tasks</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Practical problems designed to test their understanding of networking concepts and protocols in the lab.</p>
<p>Practical lab work</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K3, K5, S1, S2
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<p>Students will provide theoretical answers and work out solutions to a range of networking and security questions.</p>
<p>Final Examination</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1504">029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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