CP1402 - Internet Fundamentals

Credit points:	03
Year:	2015
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject introduces students to Internet standards, architectures, and technologies to develop fundamental knowledge of network devices, network models, and Internet protocols. Students will gain knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and TCP/IP models, subnetting, switching, routing, LAN and WAN protocols, and network security. Students will gain experience in network design and troubleshooting strategies.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the various components of Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN) computer networks;
• explain how the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) and TCP/IP reference models function in designing communications in LAN and WAN environments;
• explain the fundamentals of network security and troubleshooting procedures and practice;
• identify the hardware and software components that make up a LAN and WAN;
• plan and implement the TCP/IP protocols to design a LAN and WAN.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

CP2012 CP2231 CP1802 CP5631

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coord/Lect:	Dr Trina Myers.
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Trina Myers
Lecturer:	Mr Trevor Andersen.
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coord/Lect:	Dr Trina Myers.
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coord/Lect:	Dr Trina Myers.
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Trina Myers
Lecturer:	Dr Kim Ku.
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Trina Myers
Lecturer:	Dr Kim Ku.
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 30-Jul-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Trina Myers
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 26-Nov-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Trina Myers
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical assessment items (10%).

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