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Area/Catalogue
INFT 1026

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Study Method
100% online

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Course ID
164162

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Unit Value
4.5

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UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes

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Duration
10 weeks

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Availability/Timetable(s)
Study Period 3
Study Period 6

Course aim

To introduce the fundamental networking concepts and technologies for the design and implementation of small to medium sized networks.

Course content

Introduction to networks, including topologies, devices, and characteristics of a small to medium sized network;
Basics of network protocols and communications;
The OSI and TCP/IP networking models;
Functions and standards of physical layer, and network media;
Data link layer, media access control, and Ethernet;
Network layer protocols and basics of routing;
Roles of transport layer and transport layer protocols;
IP addressing and subnetting IP networks;
Application layer protocols and services;
Considerations in network design, basics of network security and network management;
Basics of network operating systems and configuration of networking devices.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number Course Name
Group 1
Students must have completed or be enrolled in ONE of the following courses.
INFT 1024 UO Information Technology Fundamentals
INFT 1016 Information Technology Fundamentals
Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number Course Name
INFT 1024 UO Information Technology Fundamentals

Teaching Method

Component Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online 10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Problem solving exercise, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
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Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation

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