School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesComputer Networking (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700012.4
Discipline: NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Fundamentals of computer architecture, binary and hexadecimal numbering systems and programming principles. Students should also have a working knowledge of the World Wide Web.
Equivalent Units
300094 - Computer Networking Fundamentals, 300086 - Applied Data Communications and Networking, 300565 - Computer Networking
Prerequisite
Students enrolled in 7067 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended and 7134 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended – ICT must pass 700199 Academic Communication 2 (WSTC Prep) or 700208 English for Tertiary Study 2 (WSTC Prep) or 700210 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC Prep), and must pass 700201 Computer Studies (WSTC Prep) before enrolling in this unit.
Students enrolled in 7138 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended-ICT, 7139 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended, 7140 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended–IS and 7141 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended-HIM must pass 700276 Academic & Professional Communication (WSTC Prep) and must pass 700205 Academic Skills for ICT (WSTC Prep) before enrolling in this unit.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diploma courses must have passed 40 credit points of preparatory units in order to enrol in this unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year 2 units.
About this Unit
This is an introductory unit in computer systems networking. It covers basic networking technologies, Ethernet fundamentals, ISO OSI model, routing, switching and sub-netting, the internet architecture, networking protocols, including TCP/IP, important OSI layer 2 and 3 networking device fundamentals, basic network management and security issues. This unit is also the first of three units which will prepare students for industry based networking certification (CCNA).
Courses| 6035.1 | Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology | CONTINUING |
| 6036.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information Systems | CONTINUING |
| 6038.1 | Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) | CURRENT |
| 6039.1 | Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 6040.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information Systems | CURRENT |
| 7004.3 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Fast Track | CURRENT |
| 7138.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended - ICT | CURRENT |
| 7140.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended - Information Systems | CURRENT |
| 7141.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) Extended | CURRENT |
| 7163.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 7164.1 | Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)(exit only) | CURRENT |
| 7174.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| A7083.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Ext Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7084.1 | WSTC Information and Communicatins Technology Ext International Students | CURRENT |
| A7095.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants | CURRENT |
| A7164.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended ICT - Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7165.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended ICT - Non-Credentialed | CURRENT |
| A7166.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended - ICT - International | CURRENT |
| A7170.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended - InfoSys - Recent School Leaver | CURRENT |
| A7171.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended - Info Sys - Non-Credentialed | CURRENT |
| A7172.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended - Info Sys - International | CURRENT |
| A7173.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology (HealthInfoMgmt) Ext - Recent School Leaver | CURRENT |
| A7174.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology (HealthInfoMgmt) Ext - Non-Credentialed | CURRENT |
| A7175.1 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology (HealthInfMgmt) Extened - International | CURRENT |