School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsComputer Networking (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700012.2
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. Students should also have a working knowledge of the World Wide Web.
Equivalent Units
300094 - Computer Networking Fundamentals, 300086 - Applied Data Communications and Networking, 300565 - Computer Networking
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College unless specific approval is given by Western Sydney University.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Pre-requisites: Students enrolled in 7067 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended, 7083 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology Extended (WSTC First Year Program), 7106 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) Extended or 7107 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) Extended (WSTC FYP) must pass 700199 Academic Communication 2 (WSTC Prep) or 700208 English for Tertiary Study 2 (WSTC Prep) or 700210 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC Prep), and must pass 700201 Computer Studies (WSTC Prep) before enrolling in this unit.
About this Unit
This is an introductory unit in computer systems networking. It covers basic networking technologies, Ethernet fundamentals, ISO OSI model, routing, switching and sub-netting, 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).