Unit Outline

This unit builds on the fundamentals of distributed networked environments explored in KIT111 Data Networks and Security and extends your knowledge of internetworking standards to consider advanced topics such as network scalability, quality of service, reliability and fault tolerance, efficiency, and security. It will equip you with an understanding of: the OSI model framework; switching concepts, switch security (including access control and identifying LAN security threats), VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, trunking and dynamic trunking, loop-free topologies with spanning tree protocols, link aggregation and automatic negotiation, dynamic addressing with first-hop redundancy protocols for reliability and fault tolerance. Practical activities include the configuration and analysis of real networking hardware coupled with investigation of complex scenarios and topologies through simulation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain network and security techniques, standards, and practices
2	Apply industry standard techniques to configure network infrastructure and protocols for efficiency, security and reliability
3	Analyse faults and configuration errors in networking infrastructure and protocols

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KIT111

Alterations as a result of student feedback

None - this is the first offering of this unit.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (Online)	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity that involves a mix of presentation of new information/ideas/skills and guided activities related to that information/ideas/skills. All students are expected to attend.	1	Weekly
On Campus	Tutorial	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity in a small-group setting where the primary purpose is the clarification, exploration or reinforcement of subject content presented or accessed at another time or place (e.g. lecture, independent learning, or preparatory work). It is reliant on student-teacher and student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the tutorial are expected to attend.	2	Weekly
Online	Independent Learning	Involving reading, listening to audio, watching video, and/or completing exercises and/or quizzes, self-study is individual work undertaken when the student chooses (i.e. asynchronous), typically through engagement with MyLO. The content is examinable, and may need to be completed prior to attending classes and/or attempting assessment tasks.	2	Weekly

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Structured Network Design	Week 10	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	MyLO Quiz	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Network Device Configuration	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Tutorial Practical Demonstrations	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Structured Network Design

Task Description:

Students are required to create and configure a secure and efficient LAN/WAN topology in simulation (Packet Tracer) based on given (individualised) specifications and write a justification/reflection report.

Task Length:

Students are given 5 weeks to complete (network design report – 1000 words)

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Construct a topology and configuration that meets specifications and discuss the network design decisions	LO1
2	Configure network infrastructure and protocols to a given specification	LO2
3	Troubleshoot faults and configuration errors in advanced network devices	LO3

Assessment Task 2: MyLO Quiz

Task Description:

An online quiz of networks and security core concepts coupled with troubleshooting short (simulated) scenarios. Students demonstrate the depth of theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to respond appropriately with the correct techniques and explanations of concepts.

Due Week 13 – during Lectorial scheduled time

Task Length:

45 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain core networking concepts	LO1
2	Determine correct configuration commands to meet specifications	LO2
3	Determine and correct sources of faults and configuration errors in simulated topologies	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Network Device Configuration

Task Description:

This is continuous assessment that demonstrates completion and understanding of the networking tutorial tasks and the networking online content. Students must configure networking infrastructure to specification, using secure protocols where relevant, and then demonstrate a designated checkpoint in the tutorial material together with a designated quiz question on the online network content.

Task Length:

2 hours (weekly)

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Configure networking infrastructure and protocols to provided specifications	LO2
2	Determine, apply and troubleshoot network device addresses for specified network scenarios	LO2
3	Complete tutorial assessment checkpoints correctly.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Tutorial Practical Demonstrations

Task Description:

Demonstration 1 – week 7, 20%
Students are required to configure network devices to a more advanced level based on tutorial content associated with network efficiency and reliability

Demonstration 2 – week 12, 20%
Students are required to configure network devices to a more advanced level based on tutorial content associated with network efficiency and reliability

Task Length:

30 minutes each

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply core concepts to configure network infrastructure and required protocols	LO2
2	Troubleshoot faults and configuration errors in advanced network devices	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.