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

The curriculum provides in-demand Internet technology skills for designing, building and maintaining networks. Combining instructor-led, online education with hands-on laboratory exercises, the curriculum enables students to apply what they learn in class while working on actual networks. From building basic networking skills to advanced VLAN troubleshooting, the Networking Academy curriculum prepares students for industry certification that lead to lifelong opportunities. Particular emphasis is given to using decision-making and problem-solving techniques in the application of science, mathematics, communication and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a Certificate of Completion.

Aims

This unit is the second step to a Cisco career certification path. The aim of this unit is to prepare students for the topics covered in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 (640-816) and Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam (CCNA 640-802). The ICND exam is one of the two qualifying exams available to candidates pursuing a two-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and CCNA 640-802, single-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Improve your practical knowledge and ability to build a scalable and subnetted routed network (GC1).


2. Develop implementation skills to configure router using routing protocols (GC1, GC2).


3. Build knowledge to design, implement, and operate layer 2 networks for LANs and WANs (GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4).


4. Build knowledge to configure TCP/IP based network services on networking devices. (GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4).


5. Learn to configure various WAN point-to-point connection technologies (GC1, GC2, GC4).


6. Prepare for industry certification, CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associates) and develop as an educated, competitive and trained IT professional in the area of building and maintaining networks (GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC5).

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

The areas covered in this unit includes: layer 2 protocols, link types, related security issues and layer 3 routing protocols in LANs and WANS.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, a laboratory program, case studies, and the QUT Blackboard site. Lectures cover theoretical aspects of the unit, and practical sessions provide an opportunity to solve practical programming exercises, based on the current week's lecture. Practical staff will be available to provide assistance.

The unit emphasises a 'hands-on' approach to learning through the illustration of new concepts through worked examples and demonstrations. The concepts introduced are presented in business scenarios. You will work on the case studies in the laboratory and do additional case project work each week to apply the concept learned in the laboratory. You are encouraged to work in groups. Group work will foster your ability to perform as part of a development team. You are encouraged to discuss the difficulties you are having with the assignment with your group partner or demonstrator.

A variety of online learning tools such as the Project management web site, E-Portfolio and E-locker will also be used.

Concurrent Teaching
This unit is being taught concurrently with an undergraduate offering of the same subject. University policy permits postgraduate and undergraduate students to attend the same lectures. Separate practical sessions will be provided for postgraduates students where student numbers allow. As a postgraduate student you will be required to complete separate assessment tasks that reflect the advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject. For this unit that means your assessment will be of increased complexity but not necessarily of greater length or effort. The assessment will require you to show additional evidence of critical evaluation.

Assessment

Online multi-choice exams accessible through CISCO Networking Academy website are self-paced module exams which provide a guideline in helping you assess your progress. If you are having any difficulties, contact your lecturer or unit coordinator immediately. Before the final examination, all multi-choice exams must be completed otherwise you will not be entitled to the final exam.You can obtain feedback on your progress throughout the unit through the following mechanisms:

• ask the teaching staff for advice and assistance during lectures and practical sessions


• your major assignment will be returned to you before the end of semester with comments on your progress


• private consultation with teaching staff

Assessment name: Assignment
Description: Written Assignment (CASE STUDY)
Relates to objectives: 1 to 6
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Week 13

Assessment name: Final Exam
Description: Multi-choice online examination
Relates to objectives: 1 to 6
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 8 & 13

Assessment name: Skill Based Exam
Description: Practical Exam
Relates to objectives: 1 to 6
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Week 13

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

No extraordinary charges or costs are associated with the requirements for this unit.

Required text:
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (Lab Companion), ISBN-10: 1587132028

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (Lab Companion), ISBN-10: 158713201X


Recommended Reading:
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2): (CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND exam 640-816), 3rd Edition, ISBN-10: 1-58705-463-9; ISBN-13: 978-1-58705-463-1. Published: Feb 13, 2008; Copyright 2008; Dimensions 7-3/8x9-1/8; Pages: 408; Edition: 3rd.

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Exams 640-816 and 640-802), 2nd Edition, ISBN-10: 1-58720-181-X; ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-181-3; Published: Aug 30, 2007; Copyright 2008; Dimensions 7-3/8x9-1/8; Pages: 744; Edition: 2nd.

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: 09-May-2012