Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Network Engineering

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
EEET2674	City Campus	Postgraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Jing Fu

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: jing.fu@rmit.edu.au

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

You are expected to have knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics and programming.

Course Description

This course provides you with an introduction to Network Engineering and focusing on Layer-2 switching and Layer-3 routing as key enablers for the Internet. The course is designed for providing fundamental knowledge in switching, IP addressing, and internet routing protocols. The course establishes a solid, base foundation in IP technology and prepares you to advance further in the program with additional courses. After completing this course you should be able to describe the operation of the Internet in depth and be able to setup and configure some networking equipment. Lab work includes setting up and configuration of state-of-the-art networking devices (including routers and switches). Further, at the successful completion of this course, you will be en route to sit for some Juniper industry exams leading to Juniper Networks Certification Program certifications.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:

MC234P25 - Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

MC235P25 - Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Establish a state-of-the-art IP network for optimal operation
CLO2 Critically rationalise advanced networking protocol configuration for a secure network device implementation
CLO3 Generate network device solution for optimum performance and economy
CLO4 Describe network engineering fundamental concepts and mechanisms to Juniper Networks Certification Program certification standard

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lectures and lectorials that provide guided learning of key topics. Laboratory based assignments to explore specific topics in-depth, and project-based assignments with emphasis on applying engineering skills. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.

During the labs, you will operate state of the art, industry-standard Juniper networking devices to perform required setting-up and configurations. At the completion of each lab each week, you are required to write a brief reflective summary of the lab activities and their significance.

During the lectorials, you will have opportunities for performing exercises for relevant topics.

The project-based assignment is on a study related to IP routing mechanisms and/or protocols and is used to enhance understanding of fundamental concepts and mechanisms learnt in this course and explore advanced features in the related fields.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. Current research literature, laboratory manuals and bespoke resources will be used as required and as appropriate, given the wide variety of material and references.

Prescribed References:
Juniper learning material along with the lab guidelines will be provided through RMIT’s online systems.

Recommended Reference Books:
James F. Kurose, and Keith W. Ross, Computer networking : a top-down approach. Seventh edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2017.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Reports, 30%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 2: Timed-Assessment, 10% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Assessment, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Research Project Assignment, 30%, CLO4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.