| Semester 1, 2021 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Mgt of Bus Networks & Cloud |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 020113 - Networks and Communications |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in CIS5309 if CIS8009 has been previously completed.
Rationale
The creation and maintenance of overall network plans, encompassing the communication of data, voice, text and image, in the support of an organisation's business strategy is essential to gain competitive advantage in today's digital world. Current knowledge and skills of a computer network's functionality, its correct operation, and constraints are necessary to develop appropriate network maintenance and support service plans and procedures. A good working knowledge of current and emerging concepts such as network standards and protocols, local area networks and wide area networks, wired and wireless networks, Internet, cloud computing and networked applications is essential in order to achieve this, as well as the ability to critically evaluate Business Networks and the Cloud technologies and their effective application in organisations to solve real world problems
Synopsis
This course covers key issues related to networks and management in the field of data communications and business networks and the Cloud. Topics on enterprise digital infrastructure, using data communications for competitive gain are addressed as well as the role of management in policy and strategy development. Students should acquire sound knowledge in networking standards and protocols, networking architectures, business applications and security and should be able to identify and evaluate networking infrastructure of existing organisations. Critical evaluation of existing networking infrastructure is carried out with the goal of improving and exploiting ensuing business benefits. Exercises are provided on how to accommodate or adapt existing networking infrastructure for new and emerging technology trends. Students should be able to develop network designs that address organisational challenges and opportunities.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Analyse and provide workable solutions to problems associated with the contemporary networking infrastructure;
- synthesize reasoned and evidence based arguments for improving existing networking infrastructure for business gain;
- develop a strategic plan for networking infrastructure;
- communicate effectively the importance of well-designed network infrastructure and its business application to management;
- identify and evaluate ethical issues of network and cloud computing inherent in the fundamental nature of the two technologies.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Network hardware essentials | 5.00 |
| 2. | Network topologies and technologies | 15.00 |
| 3. | Network media and protocols | 10.00 |
| 4. | IP addressing, network reference models and standards | 10.00 |
| 5. | Network security | 20.00 |
| 6. | Network operating systems, Network Management and Administation | 10.00 |
| 7. | The Internet of Things (loT) | 15.00 |
| 8. | Troubleshooting and support | 15.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=01&subject1=CIS5309)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 45.00 |
| Independent Study | 120.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 (MCQ) | 100 | 15 | 26 Mar 2021 | 1,2,4 | (see note 1) |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 (REPORT PT 1) | 100 | 35 | 23 Apr 2021 | 1,2,3,4 | (see note 2) |
| ASSIGNMENT 3 (REPORT PT 2) | 100 | 50 | 28 May 2021 | 1,2,3 | (see note 3) |
Notes
- Assignment 1 is online MCQ for engaging with all students
- Assignment 2 is an industry-based report on two organisations' network infrastructure and also as a scaffolding for assignment 3.
- Assignment 3 is a further report on business improvements from network infrastructure.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them, to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2021 are: There is no examination in this course.
Requirements after S1, 2021:
This is a restricted examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the examination for this course are:- writing materials. These must be non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination.
- an unmarked non-electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionary). A student whose first language is not English may take a translation dictionary into the examination room. A translation dictionary with any handwritten notes will not be permitted. Translation dictionaries will be subject to perusal and may be removed from the candidate's possession until appropriate disciplinary action is completed if found to contain material that could give the candidate an unfair advantage.
- a calculator which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination).
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Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .