Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

CSG4161
15 Credit Points
Computer System Administration
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit covers requirements of the Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer (MCSE) examination 70-270: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. To
complete the unit, students are required to pass the University
assessments. A credit towards the MCSE qualification requires
passing the 70-270 examination at a Microsoft testing centre.
CSG4162
15 Credit Points
Network Administration
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit covers requirements of the current Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE) examination: Installing, configuring,
and administering a Microsoft Windows Server. A credit towards
the MCSE qualification requires passing the relevant examination
at a Microsoft testing centre.
CSG4201
15 Credit Points
Scalable Networks
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG4103 Internetworking 1 and
CSG4104 Internetworking 2
This unit is part 1 of the four part Certified Cisco Network
Professional (CCNP) curriculum This unit is concerned with
managing access and controlling traffic in growing, routed
networks once basic connectivity is established. Routers are used
to control traffic over LANs and WANS, as well as connecting
corporate networks to Internet Service Providers. The workshops
provide considerable hands-on experience.
CSG4202
15 Credit Points
Multi-Layer Switched Networks
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG4103 Internetworking 1 , and
CSG4104 Internetworking 2
This unit is the second part of the four unit Certified Cisco
Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum. This unit is concerned
with building networks using multi-layer switching technologies
over high speed Ethernet in order to provide membership to multicast
groups. The workshops provide considerable hands-on
practice.
CSG4206
15 Credit Points
Portable Data Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP4150 Programming Principles
This unit explores the theory and practice of accessing and
deploying dynamic and timely information to portable data
systems. This unit will examine various techniques to deliver
services for different portable data systems, such as mobile
phones. Development of information applications and interfaces
for portable systems are considered, utilising client and server side
coding solutions. Technology issues of processing performance
and operating systems for these devices will also be examined.
CSG4208
15 Credit Points
Wireless Security
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG4220 Wireless Networking
The unit will focus on securing wireless networks and related
services. Students will be exposed to a wide range of techniques,
tools and policy to secure wireless networks and wireless
connected appliances. The unit will primarily examine problems
relating to the 802.11 protocol suite.
CSG4211
15 Credit Points
Remote Access Networks
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG4103 Internetworking 1 and
CSG4104 Internetworking 2
This unit is the third part of the four unit Certified Cisco Network
Professional (CCNP) curriculum. This unit is concerned with
building remote access networks in order to provide full
connectivity to remote branch offices and home offices. A key
feature is the requirement to provide appropriate quality of service
to different users. The workshops provide considerable hands-on
practice.
CSG4220
Wireless Networking
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG4130 Applied Communications
15 Credit Points
This unit looks at the basics of radio frequency (RF) theory,
covering modulation techniques, spread spectrum technology and
antenna design. The 802.11b wireless network protocol is then
examined, as are other wireless protocols. Wireless network
architecture and devices, specifically 802.11a and b, are
examined. Configuration of 802.11b access points and client cards
is conducted, and a site survey is performed. The security of
wireless networks is examined, including their flaws and available
methods of making wireless LAN’s more secure.
CSG4301
15 Credit Points
Individual Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
A contractual project in an area of interest and expertise within
the stream of specialisation. A formal design and implementation
methodology will be used in the project.
CSG4312
15 Credit Points
Internetwork Troubleshooting
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG4201 Scalable Networks
CSG4202 Multi-Layer Switched Networks
This unit completes the four unit Certified Cisco Network
Professional (CCNP) curriculum. This unit is concerned with
monitoring and troubleshooting networks for multi-protocol client
hosts and servers connected together with a wide range of
networking media. The workshops provide considerable hands-on
practice.
CSG4331
15 Credit Points
Knowledge Computing
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSI4201 Systems Analysis
In this unit, the use of information technology to support effective
knowledge management and distribution is examined in detail.
The unit provides an overview of a range of software technologies
that are especially suited to dealing with knowledge.
CSG4363
15 Credit Points
Network Infrastructure Administration
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG4161 Computer System Administration , or
CSG4162 Network Administration
The unit covers requirements of the current Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE) examination: Implementing and
Administering a Windows Network Infrastructure. A credit
towards the MCSE qualification requires passing the relevant
examination at a Microsoft testing centre.
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