FIT2020 Network Architecture

This unit will introduce students to advances in the distributed networked environment. The unit provides knowledge of internetworking protocols, QoS for critical applications, network management and TCP/IP operation. Access to the university's computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Teaching

• two-hour lecture
• two-hour tutorial
• a minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of contact time in order to satisfy the reading and assignment expectations.
• You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week in some weeks, for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.

Assessment

• Assignments: 40%
• Exam: 60% (3 hours)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

FIT1005 or FIT1031

Corequisites

None

Prohibitions

None