Distributed Networks
CNCO3000

Year 3, Sem 1 Core Technical Competence Engineering Application Experience Practical and ‘Hands-on’ Experience

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Code CNCO3000
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes

Introduction

Welcome to Curtin Engineering. The School of Engineering at Curtin aspires to be nationally and internationally recognised as a leader in Engineering education and research. We are dedicated to the enhancement of teaching and research and the pursuit of excellence and innovative applications of engineering technology as a contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge, understanding and community relevance.
Lecture 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 
Computer Laboratory 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 analyse the principles of existing and emerging distributed network technologies world-wide, GC1, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • 2 differentiate and evaluate the technology components which form the infrastructure of the distributed network, and discuss their applications in the industry, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • 3 compare and assess different routing protocols relevant to industry needs to implement in diverse scenarios, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC6
  • 4 investigate network security risks and provide creative mitigation methods, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC5, GC6

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 2 Define a problem and apply creative thinking to the formulation of a solution; verify and implement the solution
  • 3 Access information, evaluate and organise information relevant to computer systems networking
  • 7 Apply international standards, practices and conventions appropriate to computer systems networking

Assessment Breakdown

Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback

Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff.

Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.

lecture notes are revised to be aligned better with cisco CCNA2 & 3 version 7 contents. Lab delivery revised. tutorial questions revised.