ITI9137 Introduction to computer architecture and networks
Faculty of Information Technology
ITI9137 Introduction to computer architecture and networks is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITI9137
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITI9137
No unit lists ITI9137 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
This unit is only available to students enrolled in C6009 Master of Data Science taught at the Indonesia campus.
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Overview
This unit will introduce students to fundamentals of computer systems, with a focus on modern operating systems and networking technology. It covers: CPU, memory, storage and peripherals; Operating System basics; TCP/IP layered protocols; WAN and LAN networking fundamentals; internetworking and transport protocols; and basic concepts of computer and network security.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ITI9137.
Assessment
- In-lecture online quizzesOtherThreshold hurdle8%
- Lab assessment tasksOtherThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle12%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine and describe computer hardware and software architectures;
- 2
explain the three major functions of an operating system (OS), namely, process management, memory management, and file management;
- 3
describe the underlying fundamental theories, models and protocols for transmitting data across a network;
- 4
describe the functions and architectures of local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet;
- 5
identify and describe fundamental concepts of network security including common threats and countermeasures;
- 6
evaluate several different design options and formulate a simple network design.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITI9137?
ITI9137 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ITI9137 offered?
ITI9137 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is ITI9137?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ITI9137 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.