Course Title: Enterprise and Cloud Networks

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Enterprise and Cloud Networks

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET2292

City Campus

Undergraduate

125H Electrical & Computer Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

EEET2292

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

EEET2293

City Campus

Postgraduate

125H Electrical & Computer Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

EEET2293

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

EEET2586

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Viet1 2021

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Mark A Gregory

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3243

Course Coordinator Email: mark.gregory@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.08.16

Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

This is an introductory course. A general knowledge of the Internet, Internet Protocol and general networking concepts would be beneficial.


Course Description

The course provides you with a detailed understanding of enterprise and cloud networks, their design, operation and security. The course introduces software defined networking using examples and hands-on activities with software defined network enabled switches and simulators. Network design and security in enterprise and cloud networks are a focus of this course.

Virtualisation is introduced so that students learn how hardware is being used on demand for different software, application and networking solutions. Discussion and workshop activities are included on how future networks are being reshaped by the use of virtualisation and software defined networking. The focus on enterprise and cloud networks reflects the substantial changes occurring within the industry and provides participants with important knowledge on key activities encountered within the industry.

This course includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. WIL activities include simulations and projects using industry technology, equipment and processes.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for: 
BH073P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH091CNH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Computer Science
BH111ECH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.    
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH071P17 Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering)(Honours)
BH072 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering)(Honours)
BH073 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours)
BH091CNHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering)(Honours)/ Bachelor of Computer Science
BH094TEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours) /Bachelor of Computer Science
BH107CNHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH109EEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
BH111EEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

At postgraduate level this course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
MC234 Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network):

  • High levels of technical competence in the field.
  • Be able to apply problem solving approaches to work challenges and make decisions using sound engineering methodologies.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe enterprise and cloud networks.
  2. Describe campus and data centre networks.
  3. Describe the use of virtualization, security and software defined networking within enterprise and cloud networks.
  4. Configure virtualization, security and software defined networking within a laboratory context.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

Lecturer directed workshops will include discussion and activities related to learning about enterprise and cloud networks including virtualization, security and software defined networking and other systems and equipment in campus networks and data centres. Laboratory sessions will involve learning and extensive configuration and interaction with network devices and other equipment which is part of the network infrastructure used in enterprise and cloud networks.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, andthrough links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. The course learning resources include material that will be utilised in workshops and laboratories. You will be able to access the learning material online and to prepare for sessions by reading the learning material and by carrying out research using the RMIT library resources.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment consists of activities and quizzes carried out in workshop, tutorial and laboratory sessions. The course assessment includes a final assessment.
The assessment and learning outcomes for this course equivalent across all locations and modes of delivery.


Assessment tasks

Assessment Task 1: Workshop activities and Assessment
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory activities and Assessment
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 3: Individual and Group Projects
Weighting: 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 4: Final Assessment
Weighting: 20%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4
This assessment is a timed and timetabled assessment of less than 2 hours duration that students must attend on campus. 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.