IFN507 Network Systems

This is a foundational networks unit addressing the core concepts, layered architecture and detailed protocols of computer networks and the Internet. It introduces network architecture and models, hardware and software, TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and routing, wireless networks, network security, and network services and applications.  The ability to understand, analyse, design, configure and manage computer networks and network services is a requirement for a range of graduate entry information technology positions. This is an introductory unit and the knowledge and skills developed in this unit are relevant to computer science, computer engineering, networks, information security and other related majors. Other advanced-level networks and information security units build on this unit by extending your fundamental understanding of computer networks for more complex needs and various network application requirements.