FIT9137 Introduction to computer architecture and networks

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe basic concepts of computer hardware and software architectures;

2. 2

   Describe data representations, and basic computing and systems operations;

3. 3

   Explain the three major functions of an operating system (OS), namely, process management, memory management, and file management;

4. 4

   Analyse and formulate the functions and architectures of (wireless) local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet;

5. 5

   Examine networks using the underlying fundamental theories, models and protocols for data transmission;

6. 6

   Identify cybersecurity threats in the Internet;

7. 7

   Apply and implement cybersecurity enabling techniques and countermeasures such as virtual private networks (VPN).