Course Outline (Higher Education)

Institute / School: Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Course Title: NETWORKING AND SECURITY

Course ID: ITECH1102

Credit Points: 15.00

Prerequisite(s): Nil

Co-requisite(s): Nil

Exclusion(s): Nil

ASCED: 020113

Description of the Course:

In this course, we will cover the fundamentals of networking through analysis of the Open System
Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models. Students will learn the role of each model layer and the
technologies used to provide end-to-end
connectivity between computer systems and the associated networking protocols. The course will also introduce
cloud computing and investigate the role of cybersecurity in securing information systems and the impacts of
threats to individual
persons and society as well as ethical and legal considerations. The role of personnel and encryption to secure
Internet communications will also be studied.

The course also contains a hurdle task which requires students to get involved with their local IT
community through attendance and participation in events, such as seminars, workshops, expos,
discussion forums etc. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its
research foundations and its place in servicing society.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment: Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the course but gained a
final mark of 45 per cent or above and submitted all major assessment tasks.

Program Level:

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AQF Level of Program

Level of course in Program
5 6 7 8 9 10
Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

Knowledge:

K1. Identify and explain the role and function of network connectivity in current computing.
K2. Describe and explain the principles of communication in networks and the fundamental aspects of cloud
computing.
K3. Describe the role and functionality of hardware and software entities that contribute to network
communications.
K4. Explain the protocols and interactions that implement network communications.
K5. Explain the critical role of cyber security in securing communication systems in terms of impacts or
threats to society and individuals as well as ethical and legal considerations.

Skills:

S1. Use a variety of network services and tools to configure network settings on various network devices
and operating systems.
S2. Interpret security needs of information systems in various organisational contexts.
S3. Examine and configure network settings on various network devices and operating systems.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1. Analyse the networking architecture needs of a business or an organisation.

A2. Apply knowledge of security policies to reduce security threats.
A3. Plan and implement operational assurance programs from a security perspective.
A4. Analyse cryptographic techniques for data security.

Course Content:

Topics may include:

Introduction to data communications networks, network models and protocol architecture.

IP addresses, subnet masks and the number systems used to describe them.

Fundamentals of architectures at the application layer, common Internet based applications.

Transmission media and their characteristics, guided and wireless media, media selection, digital and analog
transmission of digital and analog data.

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Functions of data link layer, media access control, data link layer addressing, flow and error control
mechanisms, data link protocols.

Network layer protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), assigning IP addresses, address resolution, routing protocols,
multicasting.

Transport layer protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport
layer functions, reliable and unreliable services, ports, linking to the application layer, segmentation, session
management.

Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design
consideration, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networks (WAN).

Cloud computing fundamentals, Cloud security models and the advantages and disadvantages of cloud
computing.

Security requirments, including confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Security threats to Enterprise Networks.

Common security countermeasures; cryptography and other network security technologies.

Using operating system and Industry standard networking and security tools including Virtualization tools
and protocol analysers.

IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe;
ACS’s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with the networking industry; Career pathways.

FEDTASKS

Federation University Federation recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to
prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge)
provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within
curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-
operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be
evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni course, and all must be directly
assessed in each program.

Development and acquisition of

FEDTASKS in the course
FEDTASK attribute and descriptor Learning Assessment
Outcomes task
(KSA) (AT#)

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Development and acquisition of

FEDTASKS in the course
FEDTASK attribute and descriptor Learning Assessment
Outcomes task
(KSA) (AT#)
Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively Not applicable Not applicable
communicate, interact and work with others both individually
and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-
person and/or online in:
FEDTASK 1
• Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication
Interpersonal
• Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening
• Showing empathy for others
• Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills
• Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills Not applicable Not applicable
and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to
display skills in:
FEDTASK 2 • Creating a collegial environment
Leadership • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect
• Inspiring and convincing others
• Making informed decisions
• Displaying initiative
Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and S2, S3, A1 AT1, AT2
ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students
will be required to display skills in:
FEDTASK 3
• Reflecting critically
Critical Thinking
• Evaluating ideas, concepts and information
and Creativity
• Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas
• Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts
• Forming creative solutions in problem solving
Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a S3 AT1
range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of
tasks. Students will be required to display skills in:
• Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and
sharing digital information
FEDTASK 4
• Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely
Digital Literacy
• Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital
media
• Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups
• Participating in and benefiting from digital learning
opportunities
Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the A3 AT1
consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting
ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to
display skills in:
• Making informed judgments that consider the impact of
devising solutions in global economic environmental and
FEDTASK 5 societal contexts
Sustainable and • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a
Ethical Mindset citizen
• Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable
challenges and generating and articulating responses
• Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open
to diverse others
• Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their
professional and personal life.

Learning Task and Assessment:

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Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Assessment Type Weighting
Assessed
Students will utilise their knowledge of networking
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, protocols and security techniques to answer conceptual Assignments and
50% - 60%
S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4 questions and apply their understanding to practical laboratory tasks
networking and security problems.
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, Practical problems designed to test their understanding of
Practical lab work 10% - 20%
S2, S3, A2 networking concepts and protocols in the lab.
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A1, Students will provide theoretical answers and work out
Final Examination 20% - 30%
A2, A4 solutions to a range of networking and security questions.

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APA

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