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Internet Technologies (COMP90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
email: udaya@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
The subject will introduce the basics of computer networks to students through a study of layered models of computer networks and applications. The first half of the subject deals with data communication protocols in the lower layers of OSI and TCP/IP reference models. The students will be exposed to the working of various fundamental networking technologies such as wireless, LAN, RFID and sensor networks. The second half of the subject deals with the upper layers of the TCP/IP reference model through a study of several Internet applications.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include: Introduction to Internet, OSI reference model layers, protocols and services, data transmission basics, interface standards, network topologies, data link protocols, message routing, LANs, WANs, TCP/IP suite, detailed study of common network applications (e.g., email, news, FTP, Web), network management, current and future developments in network hardware and protocols.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- To develop an understanding of network technologies and applications
- To be able to use correct terminology within the domain of computer networks
- To be able to conceptualise and explain the functionality of the different layers within a network architecture
- To be able to explain the architecture and operation of the Internet
Generic skills
On completing this subject, students should have the following skills:
- Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP30023 | Computer Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Basic proficiency in mathematics and computing.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Two equally weighted homework assignments done individually, due around Week 3 and Week 7, requiring approximately 15 - 17 hours of work (10%)
- A project on obtaining measurement about a network and providing analysis of the collected data networks, due around week 5, requiring approximately 20-30 hours of work (10%)
- One 45 minutes mid-semester test, to be held around Week 7 (5%)
- A technical report about a current research topic or technology in networks, due around week 11, requiring approximately 35 - 40 hours of work (15%)
- A 3-hour written examination, at the end of the semester (60%).
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
- 50% overall
- 50% in the homework assignments
- 50% in the project and technical report assessment.
- 50% in the end-of-semester written examination.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 4 are addressed in the examination and the two assignments.
ILOs 3 and 4 and the generic skills are addressed in the project work.
Assignment 1 and 2 tests the knowledge of the core modules of the subject topic introduced in lectures. They are generally extensions of tutorial questions. The knowledge earned during the semester is finally tested in 3 hour examination. The project work, done in a group of two students, tests research and presentation skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Udaya Parampalli Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
email: udaya@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Chien Chan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Computer Networks, 4th edition, Prentice Hall
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. Students will also complete two assignments and a research project which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
At the beginning of the year, the coordinator will propose a textbook on fundamental networking and will be made available through University Book Shop and library. The current suggested textbook is Computer Networks (5th edition), Andrew Tanenbaum and David Wetherall, Prentice Hall, 2011.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This knowledge and skills learned in the subject forms a basis of many professional careers such as practicing engineers, consultants and Information Technology specialists. There will be one or two lectures from invited practitioners from industry.
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About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022