CIS3003 Networks and Distributed Systems
| Subject | Cat-nbr | Class | Term | Mode | Description | Units | Campus |
| CIS | 3003 | 86362 | 1, 2009 | ONC | Networks and Distributed Systems | 1.00 | Toowoomba |
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| Academic group: | FOBUS |
| Academic org: | FOB005 |
| Student contribution band: | 2 |
| ASCED code: | 020113 |
Contents
- Staffing
- Other requisites
- Rationale
- Synopsis
- Objectives
- Topics
- Texts
- Reference materials
- Student workload
- Assessment details
- Important assessment information
- Assessment notes
- Other requirements
- Production date
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STAFFING
Examiner: Srecko HowardModerator: Angela Howard
OTHER REQUISITES
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/default.htm>.RATIONALE
The climate of rapid technological change which characterises modern society and the desire for increased efficiency and effective decision making in today's business has resulted in enterprise information systems and inter-organisational systems being brought into sharp focus for information systems professionals. Data networks, interoperability and distributed systems philosophies are key components in the delivery of such systems. Therefore it is vital that they form an integral part of all contemporary information systems design and not simply an afterthought at the implementation stage.
SYNOPSIS
This course seeks to broaden the student's knowledge of telecommunications and networking fundamentals and to provide a greater depth of understanding of networking concepts introduced earlier in the course. In addition, the student will expand upon their knowledge of distributed systems models and concepts. Finally, the student will be provided with the opportunity to combine their knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems to provide tailored solutions for contemporary business problems.
OBJECTIVES
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item/s that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective is/are shown in parentheses after each objective. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- 1.
- review applicable concepts and techniques learned earlier in the course and integrate these ideas with the concepts and approaches developed in this course (Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 2.
- demonstrate an understanding of telecommunications fundamentals (Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 3.
- demonstrate an understanding of local area network architectures (Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 4.
- demonstrate an understanding of metropolitan and wide area network architectures (Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 5.
- discuss and provide solutions for interconnectivity problems (Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 6.
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the various problems associated with the management of networks (Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 7.
- demonstrate an understanding of Open Systems and contemporary Distributed Systems models and concepts (Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination)
- 8.
- given a specific business problem, design and justify a suitable networked solution using sound arguments expressed in either spoken or written forms as required (Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination).
TOPICS
| Description | Weighting (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Review of applicable concepts and techniques from earlier courses |
10.00 |
| 2. | Network mechanisms |
15.00 |
| 3. | Network architectures |
15.00 |
| 4. | Network design methodologies |
25.00 |
| 5. | Business applications and distributed systems issues |
25.00 |
| 6. | Network management fundamentals |
10.00 |
TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).
CIS3003 study package available from the USQ Bookshop.
Fitzgerald, J & Dennis, A 2007, Business data communications and networking, 9th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey.
Summers, J & Smith, B 2006, Communication skills handbook: how to succeed in written and oral communication, 2nd edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Queensland.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Stallings, W 2005, Business data communications, 5th edn, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Stallings, W 2007, Data and computer communications, 8th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Stallings, W 1999, ISDN and broadband ISDN with frame relay and ATM, 4th edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Stallings, W 2000, Local and metropolitan area networks, 6th edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS
| ACTIVITY | HOURS |
| Lectures | 14.00 |
| Private Study | 128.00 |
| Tutorials | 28.00 |
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg(%) | Due date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 100.00 | 5.00 | 23 Mar 2009 | ||
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 100.00 | 10.00 | 27 Apr 2009 | ||
| ASSIGNMENT 3 | 100.00 | 20.00 | 25 May 2009 | ||
| 2 HOUR EXAMINATION | 100.00 | 65.00 | END S1 | (see note 1) | |
NOTES
- 1.
- The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
- Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) 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. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) - Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval of the examiner, then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. - 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 assessment items in the course. - Examination information:
This is a restricted examination. Candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the examination for this course are (i) Writing materials: non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination; (ii) Translation dictionaries: with the examiner's approval, candidates may, take an appropriate non-electronic translation dictionary into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed. - Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. - University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Student Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene university regulations. These regulations can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
| 1. | Assignments: (i) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must submit the assignment to the USQ. (ii) Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within 24 hours if required by the examiner. (iii) In accordance with university policy, the examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances. (iv) The examiner will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media. (v) In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the examiner's convenience. |
| 2. | Course weightings: Course weightings of topics should not be interpreted as applying to the number of marks allocated to questions testing those topics in an examination paper. |
| 3. | Referencing in assignments: Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The USQ library provides advice on how to format information sources using this system. Details can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/library/help/ehelp/ref_guides/harvard.htm> and <http://www.usq.edu.au/library/help/ehelp/ref_guides/harvardonline.htm>. |
| 4. | Make-up work: Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. |
| 5. | Deferred work: Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination); IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up). |
| 6. | Appeals: Any appeal against the award of a grade in the course will be conducted in accordance with university regulations. These regulations are published in the university handbook. |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Computer, e-mail and Internet access: Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/default.htm>.
This version produced 28 Aug 2009.