FIT9137 Introduction to computer architecture and networks

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

1. 1

   examine and describe computer hardware and software architectures;

2. 2

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

3. 3

   describe the underlying fundamental theories, models and protocols for transmitting data across a network;

4. 4

   describe the functions and architectures of local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet;

5. 5

   identify and describe fundamental concepts of network security including common threats and countermeasures;

6. 6

   evaluate several different design options and formulate a simple network design.