Network Fundamentals
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 112 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
||
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Define and demonstrate elements of networks
2. Utilise a variety of key networking devices
3. Develop an understanding of physical and cloud network architectures
4. Demonstrate skills in connecting, securing and administering networks
5. Research emerging networking trends to inform future business opportunities
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
| Learning and Teaching Structure | ||
| Learning Activity | Duration/Location | Hours |
| Scheduled hours |
|
|
| Face to Face Contact | 16 weeks of classes (7 hours per week) Lab 1 3hrs x 16 weeks Lab 2 4hrs x 16 weeks | 112 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (includes independent study, assignment preparation, revision) |
| 38
|
| TOTAL |
| 150 |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Knowledge Test | Individual | 10-20% | 1,3 |
| Practical Tasks | Individual | 30-40% | 2,4 |
| Assignment | Group | 40-60% | 3,5 |
General skills outcomes
• Teamwork Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Understand the concepts of OSI, TCP/IP and data transmission
• Physical infrastructure
• Cloud infrastructure
• Scripting for Networks
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Exploration of new networking concepts
• Internet of Things ecosystem
• Business impact of networks and systems
• Future network trends for Industry 4.0 business transformation
Study resources
- References.