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COIT11238 Networked Infrastructure Foundations
Networked Infrastructure Foundations
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General Information

Overview

The unit provides the foundation knowledge of computer and network infrastructure that relate to the ACS core body of knowledge requirements in the areas of Technology Resources, Services Management and Outcomes Management. Students study the physical and logical components of ICT including the concepts and terminologies relating to computers and networking. Specifically, the unit focuses on computer architecture components, operating systems, network evolution, network hardware, network protocols and security. This unit provides the pre-requisite knowledge required for advanced networking and security units. NOTE: If students have undertaken COIT11233 then this unit should NOT be taken.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2017

Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 10%
2. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 10%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
4. Examination
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Feedback

Feedback

Positive feedback on the highy-structured nature of the unit and the communication strategy

Recommendation

Continue the strategy of regular communication and the ongoing development of scaffolding to guide students through learning & assessment activities.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe the technologies used in Information and Communication Technology including computer and network hardware and software components.
  2. Discuss the elements of network security, including threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, policy and protection mechanisms.
  3. Identify solutions to the problems related to the economics, design, and management of computer networks
  4. Compare and contrast the hardware and software standards and protocols within the layered structure of typical network architecture
  5. Explain the underlying technologies and security mechanisms required for successful wired and wireless communication.
  6. Discuss the operation of TCP/IP protocols with respect to the encapsulation and delivery of data over the Internet
  7. Compare and contrast the operation of typical client-server, P2P and cloud networked application protocols
  8. Discuss the function, components and services provided by a modern networked operating system.

Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.

ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html

This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA code is included:

  • Network Support (NTAS)
  • IT Operations (ITOP)
  • Problem Management (PBMG)

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Examination - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Examination - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Guide to Networking Essentials

Edition: 7th (2016)
Authors: Greg Tomsho
Cengage
Boston Boston , MA , USA
ISBN: 978-1-305-10543-0
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

Important!. An e-book version of the textbook is available, but you will not be able to use this in your exam if you purchase it. Only the printed version of the textbook can be taken into the exam.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Sanjay Jha Unit Coordinator
s.jha@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 06 Nov 2017

Module/Topic

Introduction to Computer Networks

Chapter

Chapter 1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 13 Nov 2017

Module/Topic

Network Hardware Essentials

Chapter

Chapter 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 20 Nov 2017

Module/Topic

Network Topologies and Technologies

Chapter

Chapter 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 27 Nov 2017

Module/Topic

Network Media

Chapter

Chapter 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 04 Dec 2017

Module/Topic

--MID-TERM BREAK --

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 11 Dec 2017

Module/Topic

Network Protocols

Chapter

Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Dec 2017

Module/Topic

IP Addressing & Network Reference Models and Standards

Chapter

Chapter 6 & 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz 1 Due: Week 6 Thursday (21 Dec 2017) 2:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 01 Jan 2018

Module/Topic

Network Hardware in Depth

Chapter

Chapter 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 08 Jan 2018

Module/Topic

Introduction to Network Security

Chapter

Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 15 Jan 2018

Module/Topic

Wide Area Networking and Cloud Computing

Chapter

Chapter 10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 22 Jan 2018

Module/Topic

Network Operating System Fundamentals

Chapter

Chapter 11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 29 Jan 2018

Module/Topic

Network Management and Administration

Chapter

Chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz 2 Due: Week 11 Thursday (1 Feb 2018) 12:00 pm AEST
Short-Answer Questions Due: Week 11 Thursday (1 Feb 2018) 2:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Feb 2018

Module/Topic

Troubleshooting and Support

Chapter

Chapter 13

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Feb 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Feb 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator: Sanjay Jha
Office Location: Level 6, 400 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000
  Emai: s.jha@cqu.edu.au

Note: For all inquiries and urgent matters, please send me an email.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Quiz 1

Task Description

Complete this Moodle online quiz by the due date. The quiz automatically closes - if you have not submitted an attempt at the quiz by 2PM (AEST) Thursday of Week 6, you will receive zero.  Quizzes that are open (or being attempted) at the time the quiz closes will not (and cannot) be submitted.  Be aware that submitting a quiz renders any previous attempt obsolete and the score from the most recent submission will be your final quiz mark.

The quiz consists of a series of 30 True/False and Multiple Choice questions.

 You are allowed to attempt the quiz as many times as you want, however, the result of your last submission will be your final mark for the quiz.

Please ensure that you record any details of your submission in case you have a problem i.e. the date and time of your submission.

Please note that the questions are selected randomly from a pool so you are unlikely to be asked the same questions each time you attempt the quiz.  Questions will be drawn from topics in weeks 1 - 5.

You will not be able to see your detailed results until after the quiz has closed.

To attempt and submit the quiz you must be connected to the Internet, although it is possible to save and resume the quiz at a later point in time.

Extensions are not possible for quizzes.  If you miss the quiz, you cannot do it later.Note that assignment extensions are NOT possible for quizzes (i.e. you will not be able to attempt the quiz once the due date has passed).


Number of Quizzes


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Thursday (21 Dec 2017) 2:00 pm AEST

Warning: the Quiz closes after this time and no further attempts are allowed.


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Thursday (21 Dec 2017)

Immediately after the quiz closes.


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

It consists of 30 True/False/Multiple-Choice questions.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
The quiz automatically closes - if you have not submitted an attempt at the quiz by 2PM (AEST) Thursday of Week 6, you will receive zero. Quizzes that are open (or being attempted) at the time the quiz closes will not (and cannot) be submitted. Be aware that submitting a quiz renders any previous attempt obsolete and the score from the most recent submission will be your final quiz mark.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the technologies used in Information and Communication Technology including computer and network hardware and software components.
  • Compare and contrast the hardware and software standards and protocols within the layered structure of typical network architecture
  • Discuss the operation of TCP/IP protocols with respect to the encapsulation and delivery of data over the Internet


Graduate Attributes
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Quiz 2

Task Description

The quiz automatically closes - if you have not submitted an attempt at the quiz by 2PM (AEST) Thursday of Week 11, you will receive zero. Quizzes that are open (or being attempted) at the time the quiz closes will not (and cannot) be submitted. Be aware that submitting a quiz renders any previous attempt obsolete and the score from the most recent submission will be your final quiz mark. The quiz consists of a series of 30 True/False and Multiple Choice questions. Remember - you are allowed to attempt the quiz as many times as you want, however, the result of your last submission will be your final mark for the quiz. Please ensure that you record any details of your submission in case you have a problem i.e. the date and time of your submission. Please note that the questions are selected randomly from a pool so you are unlikely to be asked the same questions each time you attempt the quiz. Questions will be drawn from topics in weeks 6 - 10. You will not be able to see your detailed results until after the quiz has closed. To attempt and submit the quiz you must be connected to the Internet, although it is possible to save and resume the quiz at a later point in time. Extensions are not possible for quizzes. If you miss the quiz, you cannot do it later.


Number of Quizzes


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Thursday (1 Feb 2018) 12:00 pm AEST

Warning: the Quiz closes after this time and no further attempts are allowed


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Thursday (1 Feb 2018)

Immediately after the quiz closes.


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

The quiz consists of a series of 30 True/False and Multiple Choice questions. Remember - you are allowed to attempt the quiz as many times as you want, however, the result of your last submission will be your final mark for the quiz.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the technologies used in Information and Communication Technology including computer and network hardware and software components.
  • Compare and contrast the hardware and software standards and protocols within the layered structure of typical network architecture
  • Explain the underlying technologies and security mechanisms required for successful wired and wireless communication.
  • Discuss the function, components and services provided by a modern networked operating system.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Short-Answer Questions

Task Description

The purpose of this assignment is to respond in your own words to a series of short-answer questions relating to content in weeks 1 - 10. You will also be required to develop ten of your own questions and responses, one for each week (1 - 10). Details of the task and what you are required to submit will be available on the Moodle unit website. Note that late penalties apply (5% of the total available marks per calendar day late or part thereof). Assignments received 14 days or more after the due date will not be marked and will receive zero. Students may apply for extensions but must provide documentary evidence to support their request. See the unit website for details.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Thursday (1 Feb 2018) 2:00 pm AEST

Your assignment must be submitted in doc/docx format. See moodle unit website for details.


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Thursday (15 Feb 2018)

Assessments will be returned through Moodle. Late submissions with or without extension approvals will be returned after the above date.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

A detailed tabular marking criteria is provided as part of your submission template - please ensure you read it before attempting the assignment. You will be assessed on your responses in regards to their clarity and detail. You will be assessed on your questions with respect to how challenging they are and the level of detail you provide in your sample answers.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Your assignment must be submitted in doc/docx format. See moodle unit website for details.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the technologies used in Information and Communication Technology including computer and network hardware and software components.
  • Identify solutions to the problems related to the economics, design, and management of computer networks
  • Compare and contrast the hardware and software standards and protocols within the layered structure of typical network architecture
  • Explain the underlying technologies and security mechanisms required for successful wired and wireless communication.
  • Discuss the operation of TCP/IP protocols with respect to the encapsulation and delivery of data over the Internet
  • Discuss the function, components and services provided by a modern networked operating system.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
50%

Length
120 minutes

Exam Conditions
Open Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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