Unit of Study COMP5001 Computer Networks (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Anti-requisites

Have completed COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks or CSC00240 Data Communications and Networks

Unit description

Covers fundamental concepts of computer networks and basic principles in network design, configuration, management and security. This unit provides foundation knowledge and skills in computer networking which prepares students for an in-depth understanding of contemporary computer networks and their role in smart cities and smart environments.

Unit content

Module 1: Fundamental concepts of computer networks
Module 2: Network and communication protocols
Module 3: Network design and configuration
Module 4: Network switching and routing
Module 5: Network management and security
Module 6: Contemporary computer networks for smart environments.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Melbourne	N/A	Term2
Online	Term2	N/A
Perth	N/A	Term2
Sydney	N/A	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss fundamental concepts of computer networks.

analyse network protocols and their behaviour.

apply basic principles in network design, configuration, management and security.

assess contemporary computer networking technologies.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	20%
Practical	60%
Literature review	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	20%
Practical	60%
Literature review	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	20%
Practical	60%
Literature review	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	20%
Practical	60%
Literature review	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	20%
Practical	60%
Literature review	20%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

The Wiley website provides supplementary course materials for each chapter of the textbook. Students may need an access code from the above text to access this material.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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