Networks and Routing

Unit Code:HET706

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester or equivalent	60 Hours	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Science (Network Systems), Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems), Master of Science (Network Systems), Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications)and Master of Information Technology.

Aims & Objectives:

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should be able to:

Use the OSI model to understand network design and infrastructure
Address a network, subnet a network to given specifications
Build a simple network of hubs, , switches, PCs and routers
Troubleshoot typical problems in network designs
Implement a network with static and dynamic routes
Understand the operation of and differences between dynamic routing protocols

Teaching Methods:

Online self-study augmented by a weekly Lecture (24 hrs), Practical Classes (36hrs)

Assessment:

Assignment, Online Tests, Laboratory Examination, Written Examination

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit of study help to produce graduates who have:

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operation performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in teams
Ability to understand problem identification, formulation and solution
Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so

Content:

Networking Fundamentals
OSI Network Layers
Ethernet fundamentals, technologies and switching
TCP/IP and addressing
Subnets and subnetting (VLSM and CIDR)
Routing fundamentals
Static and dynamic routing
Configuring routers and routing devices
Routing protocols (RIP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF)
Basic router troubleshooting

References:

M.A.Dye, R. McDonald and A.W. Rufi, Network Fundamentals - CCNA Exploration Companion Guide; Cisco Press 2008

R. Graziani and A. Johnson, Routing Protocols and Concepts - CCNA Exploration Companion Guide; Cisco Press 2008

A. Johnson, Routing Protocols and Concepts - CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide; Cisco Press 2008