Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

devices (hub, switch, router) and administer network resources.
The workshops allow students to configure and test their own
network.
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 the first of four units that are similar in content to the
Cisco Certified 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 of the four units that are similar in content
to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
curriculum.This unit is concerned with building networks using
multi-layer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet using
backup technologies.The workshops provide considerable handson
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 of four units which are similar in content to
the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum.
This unit is concerned with building secure 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 15 Credit Points
Wireless Networking
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG4130 Applied Communications
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 is the fourth of four units that are similar in content to
the Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum.
This unit is concerned with monitoring, optimizing 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
decision making, knowledge management and knowledge
distribution are examined in detail. The unit provides an
overview of software technologies that are especially suited to
dealing with decision making and 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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