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Units ELEC3506 Semester 2 2022 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

ELEC3506: Data Communications and the Internet

Overview

Students undertaking this unit should be familiar with fundamental digital technologies and representations such as bit complement and internal word representation. Students should also have a basic understanding of the physical properties of communication channels, techniques and limitations. Furthermore, students should be able to apply fundamental mathematical skills. The unit will cover the following specific material: Communication reference models (TCP/IP and OSI). Circuit switched and packet switched communication. Network node functions and building blocks. LAN, MAN, WAN, WLAN technologies. Protocols fundamental mechanisms. The TCP/IP core protocols (IP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, TCP, UDP etc. ). Applications and protocols (ftP, Telnet, SMTP, HTTP etc. ), Network Management and Security.

Details

Academic unit	Electrical and Information Engineering
Unit code	ELEC3506
Unit name	Data Communications and the Internet
Session, year ?	Semester 2, 2022
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Remote
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Wibowo Hardjawana, wibowo.hardjawana@sydney.edu.au
Laboratory supervisor(s)	Thomas Huang , thomas.huang@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Hao Chang , hao.chang@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Shuvashis Saha, shuvashis.saha@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Open book)	Final exam Open book on Canvas	38%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Lab reports ~5 pages description of lab outcomes in relation to the course material	32%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Quizzes In-semester two Quizzes	30%	Multiple weeks	30 minutes each
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type C final exam ?

Quizes: Quizes will be on weeks 5 and 10.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Background and preview: an introduction to the Internet	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	Physical layer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Data link layer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Local Area Networks	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Network Layer – Data Transfer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Network Layer – Routing Protocols and Algorithms	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	Transport Layer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	Application layer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	WAN Technologies	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	QoS in IP networks	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	Wireless Networks	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	1. Mobile IP; 2. Network Security	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Laboratory: The labs are designed to greatly deepen students` understanding of network protocols by seeing them in action. The labs cover various layers of internet protocols, and will give students the opportunity to observe the sequence of messages exchanged between two protocol entities, and to even try different parameters in some protocols to watch the effects.
Tutorial: Tutorials are designed to help student understand the materials from the lectures, as well as the textbook.
Independent Study: The introductory nature of this UoS means that students will encounter various pieces of knowledge in networking areas. Therefore, independent study is essential for a successful completion.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking with TCP/IP Protocol Suite, 6th ed., 2022
J. F. Kurose and K. W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 8th ed., 2022
J. F. Kurose and K. W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 6th ed., 2013

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. write reports to communicate complex and technical material clearly and concisely, addressing a specific target audience
LO2. work in a team by drawing on the abilities and knowledge of others, emphasising and fulfilling clear responsibilities, and leading in the development of a consensus to the specific engineering problem at hand
LO3. solve ill-defined network problems by employing techniques and principles of protocol design, implementation, and analysis
LO4. demonstrate an understanding of concepts in data communications and networking, and the advantages and disadvantages of alternative protocols, algorithms, and designs
LO5. demonstrate proficiency in assessing and troubleshooting different networks using specific network tools, such as packet sniffer to the extent presented in the course
LO6. apply principles and concepts of communication and networking protocols, algorithms, and designs to specific engineering problems and situations to the extent of the material presented
LO7. demonstrate an understanding of network protocols and algorithms using fundamental mathematical derivations.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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