Networks and Switching
Duration
- One Semester or equivalentThis unit will be delivered both on-line and on-campus in Semester 2 2020. Please check your timetable for on campus locations.
Contact hours
- 60 Hours
2020 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| Higher Ed. Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to the field of data networking and to provide you with the necessary skills to design and successfully deploy a small network.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Use the OSI Model to discuss network design and infrastructure (K3, S3)
2. Design an addressing scheme to subnet a network to given specifications (K2, K3, S3)
3. Describe the processes of LAN switching and segmentation (K2)
4. Describe why VLANs are used and how they are implemented using switches (K3)
5. Describe how the Spanning Tree Protocol eliminates loops in multi-switched LANs (K3)
6. Construct a simple network of PCs, switches and a router, and troubleshoot problems in those networks (K3, S1, S2, S3)
7. Generate documentation for laboratory work and assignments (A2)
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Use the OSI Model to discuss network design and infrastructure (K3, S3)
2. Design an addressing scheme to subnet a network to given specifications (K2, K3, S3)
3. Describe the processes of LAN switching and segmentation (K2)
4. Describe why VLANs are used and how they are implemented using switches (K3)
5. Describe how the Spanning Tree Protocol eliminates loops in multi-switched LANs (K3)
6. Construct a simple network of PCs, switches and a router, and troubleshoot problems in those networks (K3, S1, S2, S3)
7. Generate documentation for laboratory work and assignments (A2)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (24 hours), Laboratory/Practical Work (36 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online Learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 90 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Skills Exam | Individual | 20% | 2,3,6 |
| In semester assessment. To consist of: VLSM Tests Online Quizzes Lab Journal Practical tasks Case Study | Individual/Group | 30% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) Pass the Skills Exam. The criteria for passing the Skills Exam is available online.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) Pass the Skills Exam. The criteria for passing the Skills Exam is available online.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit, students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Networking Fundamentals
• OSI Network Layers
• Ethernet fundamentals, technologies and switching
• TCP/IP and addressing
• Subnets and subnetting (VLSM and CIDR)
• Switching concepts
• Virtual LANs
• Inter-VLAN Static routing
• Etherchannel Bundling
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Wireless LANs
• Basic switch troubleshooting
• OSI Network Layers
• Ethernet fundamentals, technologies and switching
• TCP/IP and addressing
• Subnets and subnetting (VLSM and CIDR)
• Switching concepts
• Virtual LANs
• Inter-VLAN Static routing
• Etherchannel Bundling
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Wireless LANs
• Basic switch troubleshooting
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.