Abstract
This subject provides students with an introduction to contemporary computer networking concepts and instils the skills and knowledge required to design, configure and manage a small to medium sized network. Students will gain knowledge about the layered architectural design principles along with the technical standards required for establishing connectivity through … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
History of the internet.Layered networking architecture.Underlying technologies.IP addressing.Internetworking protocols.Routing protocols.Address and name management.Application and Transport layer protocols.TCP/IP SecurityFuture of internetworking.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to reflect and evaluate the historical evolution and ongoing transformations of the internet;
2.
be able to analyse and evaluate the architectural design principles of internetworking;
3.
be able to examine IP addressing requirements using suitable addressing schemes;
4.
be able to evaluate the requirements of IP routing and select appropriate routing methods to ensure secure and efficient data transmission; and
5.
be able to design and troubleshoot a network architecture for optimal network management and performance.
Assumed knowledge
Familiarity with internet technologies and computer networking concepts at the level of ITC544.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to postgraduate students.