cse2nfx network eng fundamentals
NETWORK ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
CSE2NFX
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, we introduce the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The subject also covers OSI and TCP/IP layer models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The fundamentals of IP addressing and basic concepts of Ethernet will also be studied.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in SBAIO.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | 1. Cisco R&S Introduction to Networks 2. Cisco R&S Routing and Swtiching Essentials | Prescribed | Networking Academy curriculum, 2016 | Cisco Systems |
Readings | CCNA R&S Study Guide | Recommended | Tood Lammle, 2013 | SYBEX |
Readings | Hands-on labs | Prescribed | Computer Power Institute, 2017 | Didasko Digital |
Readings | Computer Networks: : Pearson New International Edition (5e) | Prescribed | Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetherall, 2013 | Pearson |
Readings | Cisco Packet Tracer (a network configuration simulation tool) | Recommended | Version 7.0 | Cisco Systems |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the overall Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and how layers interact with adjacent layers in the model.
- Activities:
- Webinar presentation and open discussions about the various layers of interconnection of the OSI model. Self-checking open-ended questions to support the activities.
02. Identify functions of each OSI layer and apply this knowledge to build a Network.
- Activities:
- Practical activity to build a network using Cisco packet tracer (virtual environment).
03. Describe the evolution of Local Area Network (LAN) technology with focus on Ethernet.
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
04. Apply appropriate network physical standards for different network scenarios.
- Activities:
- Practical activity using Cisco packet tracer (virtual environment).
05. Describe TCP/IP based network protocol suite and compare with OSI model.
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums with self-paced online problems.
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 02-13, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 05-16, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 16
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 09-21, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 09 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
OSI model theoretical report (equiv to 250 words) | Students to explain case scenarios involving the OSI model. | 5 | 01, 02 |
IP addressing report (equiv to 500 words) | 10 | 02 | |
LAN technology assignment (equiv to 1,250-words) | 30 | 03 | |
Designing and implementing a network assignment (equiv to 1,000-words) | 25 | 04 | |
TCP/IP and OSI models report (equiv to 1,250-words) | Report on comparison between TCP/IP and OSI models. | 30 | 05 |