James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

CP5631 - Internet Fundamentals

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject introduces students to Internet standards, architectures, and technologies to develop knowledge of network devices, network models, and Internet protocols. Students will gain knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and TCP/IP models and the technical standards, devices and LAN and WAN protocol involved at each layer of these models. Students will be introduced to subnetting, switching, routing, and network security to develop the skills required to design an efficient computer network. Students will also gain experience in the implementation and troubleshooting of core network devices.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CP1402 CP2012 CP1802 CP2231

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours practicals
  • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
    Lecturer: Mr Trevor Andersen.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours practicals
    • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
      Lecturer: Mr Eugene McArdle.
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 24 hours practicals
      • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 25-Aug-2016
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
        Lecturer: Dr Kim Ku.
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 24 hours practicals
        • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
          Census Date 07-Apr-2016
          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
          Lecturer: Mr Eugene McArdle.
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 24 hours practicals
          • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
            Census Date 11-Aug-2016
            Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
            Lecturer: Mr Eugene McArdle.
            Contact hours:
            • 26 hours lectures
            • 24 hours practicals
            • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
              Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

              JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
              Census Date 08-Dec-2016
              Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
              Lecturer: Mr Eugene McArdle.
              Contact hours:
              • 26 hours lectures
              • 24 hours practicals
              • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
                Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                Census Date 07-Apr-2016
                Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
                Contact hours:
                • 26 hours lectures
                • 24 hours practicals
                • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

                  JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
                  Census Date 11-Aug-2016
                  Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
                  Contact hours:
                  • 26 hours lectures
                  • 24 hours practicals
                  • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
                    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); mid semester exam (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

                    JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                    Census Date 08-Dec-2016
                    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Trina Myers
                    Contact hours:
                    • 26 hours lectures
                    • 24 hours practicals
                    • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
                      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); test (10%); practical and workshop assessment items (20%).

                      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.