Available in 2024
Course code

INFT2031

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the foundational concepts and experience in networking and systems administration. The course provides the basic theory, concepts and practical experience in the design, installation and configuration of personal computers, peer-to-peer networks and client-server networks meeting user requirements.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe network communication methods and protocols.

2. Develop and present a design for a peer-to-peer networks to share resources.

3. Configure a peer-to-peer network to share resources.

4. Develop a design for a local area network for a given scenario.

5. Develop an IP addressing scheme for a given scenario.

6. Configure an IP addressing schemes for a given scenario.

7. Develop a design and configure a client-server network and required network services for a given scenario.


Content

  1. Theoretical aspects of computer communications.
  2. The role of computer networks.
  3. Computer network architecture.
  4. Systems software for computer networks.
  5. Applications software and computer networks.
  6. Implementation and maintenance of computer networks.

Assumed knowledge

SENG1050 Web Technologies (previously COMP1050 Internet Communications) or INFT1004 Introduction to Programming or equivalent


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignments

In Term Test: Practical Tests

Participation: Weekly Tasks

Formal Examination: Formal examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline