Networks and Switching
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2021 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| Higher Ed. Semester 1 | Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
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. 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 |
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
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• 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.