cse2cnx computer networks
COMPUTER NETWORKS
CSE2CNX
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is on routing and switching within a computer network. Cisco routers and switchers are used as an example platform to highlight the practical aspects of this technology. The subject starts with fundamental networking concepts (i.e. topologies, cabling types, IP addressing) and move onto LAN switching, routing fundamentals and practical configurations (e.g. NAT) of Cisco devices.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBAIO and have passed CSE1ITX and CSE2NFX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE3BCN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | CCNA : Routing and Switching | Prescribed | Todd Lammle, 2013 | Sybex |
| Readings | Cisco R&S Introduction to networks | Recommended | Networking Academy curriculum, 2016 | Cisco systems |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain fundamental networking concepts
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The online course Cisco R&S Introduction to networks will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning.
02. Implement LAN switching
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The online course Cisco R&S Introduction to networks will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning.
03. Explain fundamental routing concepts
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The online course Cisco R&S Introduction to networks will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning.
04. Compare and contrast routing algorithms
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook as well as webinars will be used. Online simulations and similar multimedia resources will help to illustrate the concepts.
05. Configure, verify and troubleshoot Cisco devices
- Activities:
- The online course Cisco R&S Introduction to networks will be used to provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities). The tool Cisco packet tracer will be used to help demonstrate these skills using webinars.
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Study Block 1, 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 10 | 01 |
| One 60-minute multiple choice question test | Used to assess the students theoretical knowledge. | 30 | 01, 05 |
| Practical lab report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Practical lab work report (1200 words equivalent) | Scenario based assessments using the Cisco packet tracer. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |