Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

An understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts of network protocols and services is highly useful and relevant to network engineers and others working in the Information Processing industries. This unit introduces you to Internet protocols and the design, implementation and operation of network based applications. Theory and practical skills taught in this unit will be useful if you intend undertaking further networking units, in particular, INN351.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to give you an understanding of the underlying protocols involved in common network services. This unit will also provide you with the knowledge to understand the operation of applications that interact with these protocols.

Objectives

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, protocols and architecture of internetworking with TCP/IP; (GC1, GC4)


2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues that influence internetwork performance; (GC1, GC2, GC4, GC7)


3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the design and use of common network services and protocols; (GC1, GC2, GC4)


4. 4. Display critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving skills in the field of network applications; (GC1, GC2)


5. 5. Communicate technical ideas and information efficiently in a variety of contexts and modes; (GC3, GC6, GC7)

Key: Graduate Capabilities
GC1 - Knowledge and Skills
GC2 - Critical and Creative Thinking
GC3 - Communication
GC4 - Lifelong Learning
GC5 - Independence and Collaboration
GC6 - Social and Ethical Responsibility
GC7 - Leadership and Change

Content

This unit covers the basic theoretical and practical concepts of internet protocols and network services. The major protocols in the TCP/IP suite are studied in detail. The auxiliary protocols, along with routing technologies are also covered, as are a number of the more important application layer protocols. The implementation of application services through the socket interface is discussed in the context of the TCP/IP suite.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Weekly contact normally consists of a two hour lecture and a two hour practical session. During lectures, theory on various topics associated with internet protocol and services will be presented. Examples showing how this theory can be applied may also be presented. The practicals are designed to promote understanding of the lecture material. This is achieved by exploring different scenarios and by discussing how material introduced in lectures applies to these scenarios.

A set of practical exercises covering material presented in the lectures and associated readings will be available to you online. The unit staff will provide a learning environment designed to maximise your learning experience. Participating in practicals develops your interpersonal skills, as you work as part of a team in a productive and cooperative manner. Your oral communication skills will also develop through these discussions.

Concurrent Teaching
This unit is being taught concurrently with an undergraduate offering of the same subject. University policy permits that postgraduate and undergraduate students attend the same lectures. Separate discussion groups will be provided for postgraduate students where student numbers allow. As a postgraduate student you will be required to complete separate or additional assessment tasks. For this unit, this means the assessment items will vary. The written assignment will require independent research work to be undertaken. The examination questions will test for a deeper understanding of the subject material.

Assessment

All assessment contributes to your grade.

• You will self assess your responses to practical material and receive feedback from your peers and teachers.


• You will receive formative and summative feedback on the results of you progressive assessment items.


• Teachers and the unit coordinator will be available in person at specified times to answer questions regarding the unit material.


• For the final exam, you will be referred to the Faculty's formal "Review of exam" procedures.

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: Two deliverables to demonstrate acquired knowledge of theory and practicals.
Relates to objectives: 1-6
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 6, Week 12

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Multiple Choice Examination
Relates to objectives: 1-6
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 7

Assessment name: Examination
Description: Final examination based on lecture material and practicals
Relates to objectives: 1-6
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Textbook
Laura A. Chappell & Ed Tittel, Guide to TCP/IP, Third Edition, Thompson Course Technology,
ISBN 978-1-4188-3755-6

Risk assessment statement

There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 24-Oct-2012