| Semester 1, 2020 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 Management and Enterprise |
| 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
Students need to make use of current and future trends in Business Networks and the Cloud which have become critical infrastructure in the digital economy. Students must have a good working knowledge of current and emerging Business Networks and the Cloud concepts such as contemporary network standards and protocols, local area networks and wide area networks, wired and wireless networks, Internet, cloud computing and networked applications. Students need the knowledge and skills required to critically evaluate Business Networks and the Cloud technologies and their effective application in organisations to solve real world problems. This course provides the foundation knowledge and skills essential for effectively managing network infrastructure.
Synopsis
This course covers some key issues for networks and management in the field of data communications and Business Networks and the Cloud, under three broad headings: enterprise digital infrastructure, using data communications and Business Networks and the Cloud for competitive gain, and the role of management in Business Networks and the Cloud planning. Students will gain knowledge of contemporary networking infrastructure including networking standards and protocols, networking architectures, business applications and security. Students will identify and evaluate networking infrastructure of existing organisations. Students will specify how the existing networking infrastructure can be improved and what would be ensuing business benefits. Students will also consider how the existing networking infrastructure can accommodate or be adapted for new and emerging technology trends. Students will be assessed in the assignments on their knowledge of contemporary networking infrastructure in organisations and their ability 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.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Business data communications, Business Networks and the Cloud and its history. | 5.00 |
| 2. | Business applications of data communications and Business Networks and the Cloud. | 15.00 |
| 3. | Voice and data communications for business. | 20.00 |
| 4. | Network technologies (topology, protocol, architecture, LAN, WAN). | 20.00 |
| 5. | Internet-TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS etc. | 20.00 |
| 6. | Networking infrastructure required by cloud computing. | 20.00 |
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=2020&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 精东传媒app | 45.00 |
| Independent 精东传媒app | 120.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 100 | 25 | 15 Apr 2020 | (see note 1) |
| Assignment 2 | 100 | 35 | 13 May 2020 | (see note 2) |
| ONLINE EXAM | 100 | 40 | End S1 | (see note 3) |
Notes
- Assignment 1 is an industry-based report on two organisations' network infrastructure and also as a scaffolding for assignment 2.
- Assignment 2 is a further report on business improvements from network infrastructure.
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
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:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1 2020;
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:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course
Requirements after S1 2020;
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 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Requirements after S1 2020;
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:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date.
Requirements after S1 2020;
Any Deferred of Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
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