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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN6539 — Computer Networks

code: ENGN6539
name: Computer Networks
unit value: 6
description: This course studies the standard models for the layered approach to communication between autonomous machines in a network, and the main characteristics of data transmission across various physical link types. It considers how to design networks and protocols for diverse situations, analyses several application and support protocols from a distributed systems viewpoint, and identifies significant problem areas in networked communications.

Topics include: communication network architectures, signalling and modulation across physical media, real-world local and wide-area networks, internet protocol fundamentals, performance and monitoring of networks, routing, network security, and application protocols for distributed systems including web, email, video, internet-of-everything and other contemporary network topics.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN6539
course learning outcomes:
  1. Understand and describe the layered protocol model.
  2. Describe, analyse and compare a number of datalink, network, and transport layer protocols.
  3. Program network communication services for client/server and other application layouts.
  4. Describe and analyse various related technical, administrative and social aspects of specific computer network protocols from standards documents and other primary materials found through research.
  5. Design and/or analyse networks and services for homes, data centres, IoT/IoE, LANs and WANs.
assessment:
  1. Assignments (30%)
  2. Mid-Semester Exam (20%)
  3. Final Exam (50%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Understand and describe the layered protocol model.
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  1. Describe, analyse and compare a number of datalink, network, and transport layer protocols.
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  1. Program network communication services for client/server and other application layouts.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Describe and analyse various related technical, administrative and social aspects of specific computer network protocols from standards documents and other primary materials found through research.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Design and/or analyse networks and services for homes, data centres, IoT/IoE, LANs and WANs.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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1.6
 
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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2.4
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
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3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

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