Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: COSC7401C
Course Title: Create scripts for networking
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61399254381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
George Yousif
Phone: +61 3 9925 4081
Email: george.yousif@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
Nil
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to undertake scripted programming tasks for networking related activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK428 Create scripts for networking |
Element: |
1. Prepare to write networking scripts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine and document problem and script solution requirements according to organisational requirements 1.2 Employ abbreviated software development cycle to script creation according to task requirements 1.3 Develop pre-emptive downtime solution algorithm according to task requirements 1.4 Develop a guaranteed to end algorithm according to task requirements |
Element: |
2. Create and implement code |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and create clear and concise code according to task requirements 2.2 Implement selection, iteration and sequence to control script execution flow according to task requirements 2.3 Implement sequential file input and output and retrieve and store information 2.4 Seek and respond to script operation from user input according to task requirements |
Element: |
3. Implement operating system tools |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use searching and sorting tools to select information from logging output of operating system (OS) 3.2 Implement controls and demonstrate capability of script to maintain a log of operations 3.3 Register and run scripts with OS scheduling facility |
Element: |
4. Test and finalise script activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Test script against design specification and task requirements 4.2 Identify and resolve scripting language bugs, syntactical, logical and design errors 4.3 Store unused materials and ICT equipment according to manufacturing specifications and organisational procedures 4.4 File documentation in required location according to organisational 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.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake scripted programming tasks for networking related activities.
It applies to individuals with competent technical skills who are employed in network or systems administration roles.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
1 |
Introduction to Linux Operating System |
2 |
Introduction to Linux Operating System (Cont.) Software Development Algorithm Design |
3 |
Bash Scripting Part 1 |
4 |
Bash Scripting Part 2 |
5 |
Bash Scripting Part 3 |
6 |
Bash Scripting Part 4 Scripting Project 1 released (Due Week 10) |
7 |
Bash Scripting Part 5 |
8 |
Bash Scripting Part 6 |
9 |
Bash Scripting Part 7 |
10 |
Bash Scripting Part 8 Bash Scripting Part 9 |
11 |
PowerShell Scripting Part 1 PowerShell Scripting Part 2 |
12 |
PowerShell Scripting Part 3 Scripting Quiz released (Due Week 15) Scripting Project 1 resubmission (Due Week 13) Scripting Project 2 released (Due Week 15) |
13 |
PowerShell Scripting Part 4 |
14 |
Operating System Management |
15 |
PowerShell Scripting Part 5 |
16 |
Scripting Quiz resubmission (Due Week 16) Scripting Project 2 resubmission (Due Week 17) |
17 |
Resubmissions |
18 |
Final Resubmissions (if available) |
* Subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
We will be using Virtualisation to create scripts on different operating systems for this course.
You will be required to bring along or purchase an External Hard Drive (Minimum 500GB) to complete your assessments. Without it, you will not be able to complete this course.
It is your responsibility to have this organized by the end of week 1 at the latest.
The school computers do not allocate you anywhere near enough disk space for you to install Virtual Machines on your profiles.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
- Online quiz
- Project 1
- Project 2
You will be allowed a resubmission attempt once per assessment only if it constitutes a reasonable attempt (see below).
For example, if you need to resubmit one of your assessments, you will not be entitled to any further resubmissions for that assessment. The mark you are granted for that resubmission will stand. You will still have the ability to resubmit other assessments in the course
Please read all of the information handed carefully and ask lots of questions if you are unsure.
Reasonable Attempt
You must make a reasonable attempt on each submission to be granted a resubmission attempt.
What constitutes a reasonable attempt?
A reasonable attempt would be attempting to answer all of the questions asked of you to the best of your ability.
Leaving large sections of your work blank, or not submitting sections does not show your teacher you have enough of an understanding of the assessment to be deemed competent.
This indicates to your teacher that you didn’t seek out your teacher for help, or that you did not understand the work.
Please note, in the event you are eligible for a resubmission, a new due date will be provided to you. Please check your feedback carefully.
Deadlines
Deadlines are set when the course commences and may only be moved by the teacher if there is a reasonable reason to do so.
If work keeps getting pushed back, then it will make the back end of your semester too difficult to handle.
If you do not submit your work by the deadline without an approved extension from your teacher, you will lose your ability to gain a resubmission.
If your work is more than 48 hours late, then you will receive unsatisfactory result for the assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Online Quiz |
Task 2 |
Project 1 |
Task 3 |
Project 2 |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
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1.3 |
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1.4 |
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x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
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2.2 |
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x |
x |
2.3 |
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x |
2.4 |
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x |
x |
3.1 |
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x |
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3.2 |
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x |
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3.3 |
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x |
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4.1 |
x |
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4.2 |
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x | x |
4.3 |
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x |
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4.4 |
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x |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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