Overview

The unit introduces computer networks with an explicit software and system-centric focus. It provides foundation skills in data communications, networks, and associated software interfaces, and introduces basic principles in network design, configuration, management and security.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-SAFRICA-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Abdul Malik Khan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the network architecture standards for open systems;

2.

Describe and apply the ISO reference and Internet models;

3.

Implement programs using internetworking concepts, IP addressing, IPC and socket-level interface;

4.

Analyse the fundamentals and technologies of cabled and wireless physical layer;

5.

Analyse the fundamentals and technologies of cabled and wireless data-link layer;

6.

Apply and implement the fundamentals and technologies of the network layer, including packet-switching and queueing concepts;

7.

Analyse designs based on the functions and architectures of cabled and wireless LAN and WAN, including ALOHA and CSMA/CD models;

8.

Implement system level designs based on LAN architecture for organisational requirements.

Assessment summary

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%.

This unit contains hurdle requirements which you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Computer networks and security