School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsComputer Networking (Advanced)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300946.1
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. A working knowledge of the World Wide Web.
Incompatible Units
300094 - Computer Networking Fundamentals, 300086 - Applied Data Communications and Networking, 300565 - Computer Networking
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3684 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced), 3685 Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) Advanced, 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced or 3745 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to computer systems networking. It covers basic networking technologies, Ethernet fundamentals, ISO OSI model, routing, switching and subnetting, 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). Students in this advanced unit will be required to undertake individual assessment activities demonstrating a high level of technical and applied theoretical competency.