Network Fundamentals
Overview
This unit prepares students to understand the underlining concepts and requirements of a range of networks and technologies. Connectiveness of systems is core to Industry 4.0 and having an awareness and ability to demonstrate how machines connect to systems and to broader networks. The emergence of the Internet of Things and Cloud infrastructure means that more systems are needing to be blended to ensure future-proofing.
Requisites
09-May-2025
04-July-2025
05-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Define and demonstrate elements of networks
- Utilise a variety of key networking devices
- Develop an understanding of physical and cloud network architectures
- Demonstrate skills in connecting, securing and administering networks
- Research emerging networking trends to inform future business opportunities
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Laboratory | 3.00 | 13 week | 39 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Laboratory | 3.00 | 13 week | 39 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 3.54 | 13 week | 46 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2.00 | 13 week | 26 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 40 - 60% | 3,5 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,3 |
| Test | Individual | 30 - 40% | 2,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
- An aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more, including
- At least 35% of the possible final marks for each Major Assessment Component (any assessment worth 20% or more)
- At least 45% in the final exam
Students who do not achieve at least 35% of the possible final marks for each Major Assessment Component and at least 45% for the final exam (if applicable), will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
The Major Assessment Components in this unit are the Online Activities (combined grade), Computer Lab Reports (combined grade) and the Exam.
Content
- Introduction into Networking concepts
- Understand the concepts of OSI, TCP/IP and data transmission
- Physical infrastructure
- Cloud infrastructure
- Scripting for Networks
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Exploration of new networking concepts
- Internet of Things ecosystem
- Business impact of networks and systems
- Future network trends for Industry 4.0 business transformation
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.