INFT6031
10 units
6000 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
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain network communication methods and protocols.
2. Design and configure peer-to-peer networks to share resources.
3. Analyse requirements and design a local area network for a given scenario.
4. Design and configure IP addressing schemes for a given scenario.
5. Design and configure a client-server network and required network services for a given scenario.
6. Evaluate and critique a design for a systems and network solution.
Content
Topics will include:
- Theoretical aspects of computer communications.
- The role of computer networks.
- Computer network architecture.
- Systems software for computer networks.
- Applications software and computer networks.
- 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
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Online Open Book Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Course outline
- INFT6031 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 276.0 KB)
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