48720 Network Fundamentals

6cp

The objectives of this subject are to introduce students to the basic concepts and terminology used in telecommunication networks and a system-level view of network operation. Topics include: major players in telecommunication networks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific (operators, vendors, standard bodies, regulators, consumers, investment bankers); evolution of telecommunication networks; services and applications (voice, video, data, location-based services, multimedia, gaming, etc.); network protocols(TCP/IP, OSI); transmission and switching basics; transmission media; access networks, PSTN, internet (dial up, broadband and ISP), network security, mobile networks (2G, 2.5G, 3G, 4G), data networks (LANs and wireless LANs, WANs, SANs, PANs, enterprise networks), VoIP networks; and convergence in telecommunication networks, next generation networks (NGN), digital identity in networks.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves labs, project work, participation in online quizzes and discussion forums and written examinations.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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