Course Title: Design and implement network systems for internetworking

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: COSC7408C

Course Title: Design and implement network systems for internetworking

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6176 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61399254415

Course Contact Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers

Divya Anshu Bhardwaj

divya.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Nominal Hours: 120

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network systems for internetworking.

It includes safe working practice, applying design principles, using wide area network (WAN) technologies, complying with relevant industry standards, and documentation of design and performance monitoring.

This course is taught and assessed in a cluster with UEECS0025  Modify/redesign industrial computer systems 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEECS0007 Design and implement network systems for internetworking

Element:

1 Prepare to design internetworking systems

Performance Criteria:

1.1 

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2 

Scope of design brief for internetworking is developed and documented in consultation with relevant person/s

1.3 

Work team/group is arranged of relevant persons in accordance with design brief and workplace procedures

1.4 

Activities are planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines and in consultation with others involved

1.5 

Strategies are implemented to ensure network development is in accordance with design brief and workplace procedures

Element:

2 Design internetworking systems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 

Internetworking system is designed with economical design solutions in accordance with design brief, relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

2.2 

Switching routing and WAN technologies are included in the internetworking system design in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

2.3 

Internetworking system design specification of required media is in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.4 

Internetworking system design is documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5 

Internetworking system design is presented and discussed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6 

Alterations to the internetworking system design resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7 

Final internetworking system design is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

3 Implement internetworking systems

Performance Criteria:

3.1 

Activities are planned in accordance with workplace procedures, timelines and in consultation with others involved

3.2 

Relevant development tools and software are selected in accordance with design brief and relevant industry standards

3.3 

Switching routing and WAN technologies are installed, configured and tested in accordance with design brief and relevant industry standards

3.4 

System malfunctions are identified and rectified using techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

3.5 

Unplanned events are analysed to provide solutions in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6 

Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

3.7 

Final internetworking system design and implementation are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (UEECS0007 UEECS0025) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lectures
• Practicals
• Work simulated activities
• Online quiz
• Preparation for the Work place
 

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster (Networking 3) in conjunction with UEECS0007(COSC7408C) UEECS0025(EEET7451C). You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEECS0007(COSC7408C) UEECS0025(EEET7451C) .

Elements and Performance Criteria for UEECS0025(EEET7451C)

1. Prepare to modify-redesign of electronics and communications system(s)
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
1.5 System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data.
1.6 The limitations, use and operation of the system to be modified is established from original specifications, manufacturers’ data and the like
1.7 The extent of modification is determined from measurements, tests, inspections, system limitations and other relevant requirements
1.8 Specifications and instructions for the modifications are documented in accordance with requirements and organisational procedures
1.9 Tools, equipment, applications, and devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
1.10 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements

2. Generate modification-redesign of electronics and communications system(s)
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Alternative modification arrangements are considered and discussed with appropriate personnel
2.3 Safety, functionality and economic considerations are incorporated in the proposed modification design.
2.4 Proposed modification complies with all requirements and includes specifications and documentation for alteration of the system(s).
2.5 Changes in the use and operation of the system(s) as a consequence of the proposed modification are included in the documentation.
2.6 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.
2.7 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
2.8 Modification-redesign is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.

3. Completion and report modification-redesign activities.
3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Proposed modification is checked under established procedures for compliance with all relevant requirements
3.3 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Proposed modification is submitted for appropriate organisational approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval
3.5 Approved copies of the modification-redesign documents are issued, and copies retained, documented and stored in records in accordance with established procedures and requirements

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership


Engineers Australia Stage1 Competencies are mapped with competencies UEECS0007 UEECS0025 in the Assessment Matrix.

 


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the 2 clustered competencies UEECS0007(COSC7408C) UEECS0025(EEET7451C) is detailed below:

 

Week

Topics Delivered

Elements/Performance criteria

1

Introduction to Course Outline and Assessment Criteria and a weekly quiz. 


Lecture: Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts

Lab:Revision on labs covered in Networking 1&2

Introduction to Assessments.
Practising regulations directly related to OH&S while designing and implementing a network system

 

2

Lecture: Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration

Lab:Configure Single-Area OSPFv2

 

3

Lecture : WAN Concepts

Lab - Explore DNS Traffic, Research Broadband Internet Access Technologies

 

4

Lecture: Network Security Concepts

Project work 

 

5

Lecture: ACL Concepts

Work on Project



6

Lecture: ACLs for IPv4 Configuration

Revision

Lab - Configure and Verify Extended IPv4 ACLs



7

Lecture: NAT for IPv4
Revision

Lab: Configure NAT for IPv4



 

8

Lecture: VPN and IPsec Concepts

Lab - Research Network Monitoring Software

 

9

Lecture: QoS Concepts

Lab - Use Tera Term to Manage Router Configuration Files, Configure CDP, LLDP, and NTP

 

10

Lecture: Network Management

Work on Project

 

 

11

Lecture: Network Design

Lab -Configure CDP, LLDP, and NTP

 

12

Lecture: Network Troubleshooting

Lab - Research Password Recovery Procedures

 

13

 Work on Project  

14

Lecture: Network Automation

Work on Project

 

 

15-16

Lecture: Revision of All Lectures & Labs

Submission 

 

17-18

Assignment 3:Online Final Test held in week 17

Submission and Feedback

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on Canvas>Networking 3.

https://www.netacad.com/ 
To access the learning material via this Cisco website individual login account shall be given in the first week of the Semester.

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

  1. Project 1
  2. Project 2
  3.  Test

    To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
    This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

    CA - Competency Achieved
    NYC - Not Yet Competent
    DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

 

Assessment vs UEECS0007Elements & Performance Criteria

 

UEECS0007 Elements & Performance Criteria  

 

 

 

 

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

Project 1

x

x

x

x

x

x

 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Project 2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Test

          

 

 

 

 

x

x

x

 

 

 

x

x

x

x

 

 

   
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     

Assessment vs UEECS0025 Elements & Performance Criteria

 

 

UEECS0025 Elements & Performance Criteria 

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.1

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

 

Project 1

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Project 2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

Project 1

 X

 X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project 2

 

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

 

 

X

 

 

X

X

X

X

Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL ASSESSMENTS

UEENEED118A

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 2

 2

2

 2

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

1

ALL ASSESSMENTS

 UEENEEH188A
 

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 2

 2

 2

   2

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

ALL ASSESSMENTS

UEENEED145A
 

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

2

2

2

2

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 1

 0 (Blank)

    Graduate attribute is not assessed        

 1

    Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element          

 2

    Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element             

 3

   Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element         
                                   

 

 

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