FZA3165 Computer networks
Faculty of Information Technology
FZA3165 Computer networks is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at South Africa. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FZA3165
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FZA3165
No unit lists FZA3165 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: One of (FIT1031, FIT1047 or FZA1047) and one of (FIT1008, FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051 or FZA1051)
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly Tutorials exercisesOtherThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish 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.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Additional information, Open/free source tools:
C & Java tools for network programming. Java SE 7 (download from https://www.oracle.com)
Wireshark is a free and open source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education. (download: https://www.wireshark.org/download.html)
Cisco Packet Tracer , an innovative network simulation and visualization tool used by Cisco Networking Academy students and instructors. ( https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer-download/) Note: it requires enrollment using student ID to download and use it for free.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA3165?
FZA3165 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FZA3165 offered?
In 2021, FZA3165 runs in Semester 1 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA3165?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA3165 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20212022