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Unit of Study COMP5001 - Computer Networks (2021)

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Unit description

Covers the fundamental concepts of computer networks. Students will gain an understanding of the network hardware and software, network models and protocols as well as the network switching and routing technologies. Students will also apply their understanding to analyse and plan for computer networks in small-to-medium enterprises.

Unit content

Topic 1: Elements of computer networks
Topic 2: Network communication models
Topic 3: Network and communication protocols
Topic 4: Network switching and routing
Topic 5: Small to Medium Enterprise Networks
Topic 6: Network security and management

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Melbourne N/A
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Perth N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,2,3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the key components of computer networks and their functionality

explain principal networking processes using network communication models

explain and contrast fundamental networking protocols

analyse and plan networks for small-to-medium enterprises

review network management solutions for small-to-medium enterprises

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