Course Title: Install and manage network protocols

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: ISYS7573C

Course Title: Install and manage network protocols

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5349 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Greg Long

greg.long@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will gain the ability to work with an ever expanding range of data and information technologies which are crucial to employment in the live production industries.

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge required to correctly set up, install and operate network connected AV equipment within the live event industry.

The course applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, working as network administrators who are required to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK305 Install and manage network protocols

Element:

1. Install and manage network protocols

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Select, test and validate appropriate network protocol services

1.2 Design a network addressing system, with subnet and host IDs, including appropriate devices

1.3 Configure hosts and workstations to use IP addresses either manually or through automatic allocation of addresses, such as found with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

Element:

2. Identify network protocol applications

Performance Criteria:

.1 Review a range of well-known network protocol applications

2.2 Evaluate client user requirement and recommend network-protocol services

2.3 Apply IP addressing scheme according to approved policy and procedures


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Through the application of these skills and this knowledge, you will be able to:

  • Select the appropriate hardware for a variety of networking situations
  • Connect these networking devices with the necessary cabling
  • Setup and configure this hardware to function correctly on the network
  • Test all hardware for connectivity and refine for the situation.


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

  •  lectures
  •  group discussion
  •  demonstrations

Self-directed out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

  •  online research
  •  reading and editing of class notes
  •  independent project based work
  •  preparation for assessment tasks

The self-directed out of class activities will be monitored and assessed during class through question/answer sessions.

 

 


Teaching Schedule

 

Weeks: (Semester 1)

Class Content:

(Subject to Change)

1

INTRO:


HARDWARE:




Course introduction and assessment requirements.

- Routers

- Hubs

- Switches

- Ethernet

2

BASICS

& TERMINOLOGY:

- DHCP

- Default Gateway

- Subnet Mask

3

WORKGROUPS &

DOMAINS:

The advantages and disadvantages.

4

COMMUNICATION

PROTOCOLS:

- TCP/IP

- UDP

- Bluetooth

- NFC

- GSM/3G/4G

5

ASSESSMENT 1:

THE OSI MODEL:

WebTest Available

A reference model for how applications can communicate over a network.

6

HARDWARE:

Practical: Basic setup and configuration

7

HARDWARE:

Practical: Advanced setup and configuration

8

ASSESSMENT 1 DUE:


AUDIO OVER

ETHERNET (AOE):



WebTest will be closed at 5pm

- Cobranet

- EtherSound

- Dante

- AVB/TSN

MID-SEMESTER BREAK

9

AUDIO ARCHITECT:

Programming network controlled DSP's

10

AUDIO ARCHITECT:

Continued...

11

ETHERNET CABLES:

Make your own ethernet cable.

12

PACKET TRACER:

A virtual space to create networks.

13

PACKET TRACER:

Continued...

14

ASSESSMENT 4:

Practical Assessment 4 for Group A

15

ASSESSMENT 4:

Practical Assessment 4 for Group B

16

ASSESSMENT 4:

Practical Assessment 4 for Group C

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Please refer to Canvas in MyRMIT.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

1. Knowledge Assessment 1: A web-test to review and reinforce knowledge gained and to prepare for future assessments.

Open: Week 5

Due: Week 8
 

2. Practical Assessment 2:  “Home & Commercial Networks” -  Create simulated networking situations in a virtual networking environment.

Due: Week 14-16

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 


Unit title

Install and manage network protocols

RMIT Unit code:

ISYS7573C

National code

ICTNWK305



Assessment


Elements/PCs




Performance Evidence




2




Knowledge Evidence

 

E: 1

PC: 3


E: 2

PC: 3

Knowledge Quiz

(Assessment 1 of 2)












1-4

Home & Commercial Networks

(Assessment 2 of 2)



1-3



1-3



1,2



5,6

 

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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