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Learning Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  • describe the ISO OSI reference model;
  • analyse physical layer for networking;
  • understand the architecture of data link layer for networking;
  • analyse the main functions and design issues of the network layer;
describe the operation of IPv6;
  • analyse the operation of TCP;
  • understand integrated and differentiated services architecture;
  • understand network management architecture;
  • understand the basic concepts of multimedia communications and QoS.

Graduate Attributes

Monash prepares its graduates to be:
  1. responsible and effective global citizens who:
    1. engage in an internationalised world
    2. exhibit cross-cultural competence
    3. demonstrate ethical values
  2. critical and creative scholars who:
    1. produce innovative solutions to problems
    2. apply research skills to a range of challenges
    3. communicate perceptively and effectively

    Assessment Summary

    Examination (3 hours): 60%: In-semester assessment: 40%

    Assessment Task Value Due Date
    Assignment 1 15% 17th April 2011
    Assignment 2 25% 29th May 2011
    Examination 1 60% To be advised

    Teaching Approach

    Lecture and tutorials or problem classes
    The teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer learning, equipping you with the ability to apply skills upon completion

    Feedback

    Our feedback to You

    Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
    • Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes
    • Graded assignments with comments
    • Solutions to tutes, labs and assignments

    Your feedback to Us

    Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through SETU, Student Evaluation of Teacher and Unit. The University's student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.

    For more information on Monash's educational strategy, and on student evaluations, see:
    http://www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html
    http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/student-evaluation-policy.html

    Previous Student Evaluations of this unit

    If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
    https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

    Required Resources

    OPNET software trail version from OPNET.COM (Free for teaching and learning purposes)

    Wireshark free software from website (wireshark.org)

    Recommended Resources











    Unit Schedule

    Week Date* Activities Assessment
    0 21/02/11 Orientation week No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0
    1 28/02/11 Concepts of Protocols and Layered Architecture  
    2 07/03/11 Physical Layer: Data and Signals a Theoretical Concepts  
    3 14/03/11 Physical layer: Transmission Media  
    4 21/03/11 Data Link layer: Communication Techniques  
    5 28/03/11 Data link layer: HDLC  
    6 04/04/11 WAN: Circuit and Packet Switched  
    7 11/04/11 Routing Schemes and congestion Control Assignment 01 due
    8 18/04/11 Internetworking and IP  
    Mid semester break
    9 02/05/11 Internetworking and IP Version 6 (IPv6)  
    10 09/05/11 Internetworking Operation  
    11 16/05/11 Transport Layer Operation: TCP and UDP  
    12 23/05/11 Application layer: Network Management and Multimedia Assignment 02 due
      30/05/11 SWOT VAC No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC

    *Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

    Assessment Policy

    To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

    • 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
    • 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
    • an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

    If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit

    Assessment Tasks

    Participation

    • Assessment task 1
      Title:
      Assignment 1
      Description:
      This assignment will test concepts of layered approach, phyical and data link layers
      Weighting:
      15%
      Criteria for assessment:

      Student should demonstrate skills in OSI model, internetworking, physical & data link layers

      Due date:
      17th April 2011
    • Assessment task 2
      Title:
      Assignment 2
      Description:
      This assignment will test concepts of wide area networks, routing protocols, transport layer,  network management, QoS and application layer. This assignment will also require students to do lab work and include results to support their answers.
      Weighting:
      25%
      Criteria for assessment:

      Students should demonstrate skills in WAN,  routing protocols, transport layer,  network management and application layer.

      Due date:
      29th May 2011

    Examinations

    • Examination 1
      Weighting:
      60%
      Length:
      3 hours
      Type (open/closed book):
      Closed book
      Electronic devices allowed in the exam:
      None

    Assignment submission

    Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
    You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

    Extensions and penalties

    Returning assignments

    Policies

    Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
    http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html

    Key educational policies include:

    Student services

    The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at www.monash.edu.au/students The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis

    READING LIST:

    • William Stallings, Data Communications and Networking, Prentice Hall, 8th Edition, 2007
    • Kevin Brown and Leann Christianson, Opnet Lab Manual – Data and Computer Communications. 7/e.
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