FIT9135 is one of the foundation units for the Master of Information Technology degree.

17/7/13 Correcting prohibition. Effective Semester 1 2014.

15/08/2013 Change learning objectives to learning outcomes.

9/09/13 - On behalf of CE, modified wording of objectives based on advice from Director Education Quality. Amended objectives to comply with AQF requirements.

7/07/2014 - Added FIT5135 as prohibition

15/12/2014 - Changed assessment to 50% exam / 50% in semester, to allow for introduction of graded quizzes and peer instruction with clickers. Effective Semester 1 2015.

FIT9135 is one of the foundation units for the Master of Information Technology postgraduate students. It prepares students so that they will understand the theoretical and practical aspects of providing computer solutions to real world problems.

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

• describe the underlying fundamental theories and models of transmitting data across a communication channel.
• identify and describe the concepts and theories of standard network protocols;
• describe the functions and architectures of LAN and WAN;
• evaluate several different design options and formulate a simple network design .

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The unit will introduce students to fundamentals of data and computer communications method and techniques. It covers: ISO and TCP/IP layered protocols; physical layer concepts: data transmission methods, signal encoding and digital data communication techniques; data link control protocol, multiplexing methods; WAN and LAN networking fundamentals; internetworking and transport protocols.

On-campus

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

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Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

Network lab required

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Andrew Paplinski