Course Title: Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: COSC7382

Course Title: Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6162 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Amandeep Kaur

amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au

Phone: +613 9925-4444

Kenneth Falzon

Email: kenneth.falzon@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

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.   Pre­requisite - Nil

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge in communication network concepts and practices that are used in manufacturing and engineering applications. Specifically, the unit covers the manner in which data traverses, networks, protocols, networking and communication devices, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, routing protocols, troubleshooting logs and networking monitoring tools


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22452 Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications

Element:

1. Define the function and operation of key communication network concepts

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Types of communication networks are defined 1.2 Data transmission in a communication network is explored 1.3 Physical communication network equipment and cables is identified 1.4 Methods, tools and infrastructure used to connect to the internet from a workstation are explored

Element:

2. Demonstrate the function and operation of key communication networking devices

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented 2.2 Function and operation of network switches are described , and implemented 2.3 Function and operation of VLANs are described and implemented 2.4 Function and operation of network routers are described, and implemented 2.5 Function and role of a computer based interlocking device is described and applied 2.6 Function and operation of a firewall is described and applied 2.7 Function and operation of a wireless access point (WAP) is described, and implemented. 2.8 Operation of a network monitoring tool is described and applied 2.9 Function and operation of log files used for troubleshooting is described and applied

Element:

3. Install and set up a basic network

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Structure of an internetworking operating system (IOS) is defined in order to prepare a communication network device for operation 3.2 Cabling communication networking devices to a provided network diagram are performed 3.3 Configuring communication network addresses for a workstation is demonstrated and performed 3.4 A functional communication network is configured and tested

Element:

4. Establish protocols and models using OSI and TCP/IP

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Function and basic operation of key protocols in the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) and Transmission control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communication models are configured 4.2 Differences and commonalities between the OSI and TCP/IP models for a communication network are described 4.3 OSI Layer 1 standards and types of communication channels are described 4.4 OSI Layer 2 Protocols, standards and addressing (MAC addresses) for both LANs and WANs are described 4.5 IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes are configured 4.6 Function and operation of OSI Layer 3 Routed and Routing addressing protocols are described 4.7 Packet encapsulation and de-capsulation concepts are described 4.8 Function and operation of OSI Layer 4 Protocols are configured 4.9 Function and operation of OSI Layer 5 to 7 protocols and networking applications are described

Element:

5. Configure IP addressing schemes

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Sub-netting an IPv4 and IPv6 network is applied 5.2 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 communication network addresses for a workstation is performed

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates. 

  • Lectures
  • Practical laboratory testings and/or simulations
  • Quizzes
Elements and Performance Criteria for VU22452 (COSC7382) Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications
1.  Define the function and operation of key communication network concepts 1.1 Types of communication networks are defined 1.2 Data transmission in a communication network is explored 1.3 Physical communication network equipment and cables is identified 1.4 Methods, tools and infrastructure used to connect to the internet from a workstation are explored
2.  Demonstrate the function and operation of key communication networking devices 2.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented 2.2 Function and operation of network switches are described , and implemented 2.3 Function and operation of VLANs are described and implemented 2.4 Function and operation of network routers are described, and implemented 2.5 Function and role of a computer based interlocking device is described and applied 2.6 Function and operation of a firewall is described and applied 2.7 Function and operation of a wireless access point (WAP) is described, and implemented. 2.8 Operation of a network monitoring tool is described and applied 2.9 Function and operation of log files used for troubleshooting is described and applied
3.  Install and set up a basic network 3.1 Structure of an internetworking operating system (IOS) is defined in order to prepare a communication network device for operation 3.2 Cabling communication networking devices to a provided network diagram are performed 3.3 Configuring communication network addresses for a workstation is demonstrated and performed 3.4 A functional communication network is configured and tested
4.  Establish protocols and models using OSI and TCP/IP 4.1 Function and basic operation of key protocols in the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) and Transmission control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communication models are configured 4.2 Differences and commonalities between the OSI and TCP/IP models for a communication network are described 4.3 OSI Layer 1 standards and types of communication channels are described 4.4 OSI Layer 2 Protocols, standards and addressing (MAC addresses) for both LANs and WANs are described 4.5 IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes are configured 4.6 Function and operation of OSI Layer 3 Routed and Routing addressing protocols are described 4.7 Packet encapsulation and de-capsulation concepts are described 4.8 Function and operation of OSI Layer 4 Protocols are configured 4.9 Function and operation of OSI Layer 5 to 7 protocols and networking applications are described
5   Configure IP addressing schemes 5.1 Sub-netting an IPv4 and IPv6 network is applied 5.2 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 communication network addresses for a workstation is performed


Teaching Schedule

 Week no  Topics Covered  Elements
 1-2

Lectures 

Chapter 1  How Networks Work? 
Chapter 2  Networks in Our Daily Lives

Labs

3.5.2.4 Packet Tracer - Learn to use Packet Tracer

1.3.1.2 Lab - Building a Simple Network
1.3.2.4 Lab - Tracing Internet Connectivity
2.1.2.5 Lab - Determining the IP Address Configuration of a Computer

8.4.1.3 Packet Tracer - Using the Cisco IOS Show Commands

8.5.2.4 Packet Tracer - Configure Initial Router Settings



Assessment:

Ongoing Assessment 2: Stage 1 is explained and handed over  due in week 9

Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 



1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.4
 3-4  

Lectures 

Chapter 3 Communicating on a Local Network

Labs


3.2.2.4 Lab - Determine the MAC Address of a Host
3.4.3.5 Lab - Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
3.4.4.3 Lab - IP Addresses and Network Communications


Students keep working on Ongoing assessment 2


Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 

 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.4
 5-6  

Lectures 

Chapter 4: Network Addressing

Labs

4.1.1.2 Packet Tracer - Connecting to a Web Server
4.3.3.3 Packet Tracer - Configure DHCP on a Wireless Router
4.1.4.4 Lab - Using Windows Calculator for Binary Conversions

Students keep working on Ongoing ssessment 2

Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 

 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2
 7-8  

Lectures 

Chapter 5 Providing Network Services

Practice session in week 7

Ongoing Lab   Test  due in week 8  and Feedback on Test face to face on the same day.

Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts


 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.44.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2
 9-10  

Lectures 

Chapter 6 Building a Home Network
Chapter 7 Network Security 

Labs


5.1.2.3 Packet Tracer - The Client Interaction
5.3.2.2 Packet Tracer - Observing Web Requests
5.3.1.3 Lab - Observing DNS Name Resolution 


Assessment :

Assesment 2 ,Ongoing Stage 1 is due in week 9

Ongoing Stage 2 is explained and handed over and due in week 14 

Feedback:

Assessment 2 feedback provided in week 10

Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 

1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.44.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2
 11-12  

Lectures 

Chapter 8 Configuring Cisco Devices 

Labs


6.5.3.2 Packet Tracer - Configure Basic Wireless Security
8.1.2.4 Packet Tracer - Connect to a Switch via the Console Port
8.3.2.5 Packet Tracer - Navigating the IOS
8.4.1.3 Packet Tracer - Using the Cisco IOS Show Commands


Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 		 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.4
 13-14  

Lectures 

Chapter 9: Testing and Troubleshooting

Labs

8.5.1.3 Packet Tracer - Implementing Basic Connectivity
8.5.2.4 Packet Tracer - Configure Initial Router Settings
8.5.3.5 Packet Tracer - Configuring SSH


9.2.2.2 Packet Tracer - Using the ipconfig command
9.2.3.3 Packet Tracer - Using the Ping Command
9.3.3.3 Packet Tracer - Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection
9.5.1.2 Packet Tracer - Putting it All Together

Assessments:

Ongoing Assessment 2: Stage 2 onwards is due in week 13

Quizzes

Attempt Netacad Quizes in order  to practice the lecture concepts 

Feedback:

Assessment 2: Stage 2 onwards feedback will be provided in week 14 

 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.44.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2
15-16

Lectures

Revision on Chapter 1-9


Assessment:

Assessment 3:Written test will be held in week 14 

 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.44.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2
17-18 Feedbacks on assessments  and catch up on incomplete assessment 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.22.3 2.42.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.33.4,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9,5.1,5.2


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment 1: Journal 

Assessment 2: Lab Test

Assessment 3: Final Test

 

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Journal

Lab Test

Final Test

1.1

 

             X

X

1.2

X

             X

X 

1.3

X

X

X 

1.4

 

X

X 

2.1

X

X

  

2.2

X

 X 

  

2.3

X

 X 

X 

2.4

X

X 

X

2.5

 

X 

X 

2.6

X

X 

X 

2.7

 

X 

X 

2.8

X

X

 

3.1

X

X 

 

3.2

X

X 

X 

3.3

X

X 

 

3.4

X

X 

X 

4.1

X

X 

X

4.2

 

X 

 X

4.3

X

X 

X 

4.4

X

X 

X 

4.5

X

X 

  

4.6

X

X 

X 

4.7

X

X 

X 

4.8

X

X 

 

4.9

X

X 

  

5.1

X

X 

X 

5.2

X

X 

X

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Lab work

Assessment 2: Lab Test

Assessment 3: Final Test


THe students will be provided additional one attempts to achieve the competency.


Assessment Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Lab work

Lab Test

Final Test

1.1


             X

X

1.2

X

             X

X 

1.3

X

X

X 

1.4


X

X 

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

 X 

2.3

X

 X 

X 

2.4

X

X 

X

2.5


X 

X 

2.6

X

X 

X 

2.7


X 

X 

2.8

X

X


3.1

X

X 


3.2

X

X 

X 

3.3

X

X 


3.4

X

X 

X 

4.1

X

X 

X

4.2


X 

 X

4.3

X

X 

X 

4.4

X

X 

X 

4.5

X

X 

4.6

X

X 

X 

4.7

X

X 

X 

4.8

X

X 


4.9

X

X 

5.1

X

X 

X 

5.2

X

X 

X


Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

Lab work
X X
X X
X
X
X
X

X
X		 X
X
X

Lab Test


X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X


X

Final Test


X
X
X
X




X
X
X
X
X
X


X

 All Assessments VU22452

2

3

3

1

3

3

3

2

2

2

3

2

2

3

2

1

 0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed.               

 1

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element               

 2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element               

 3

 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element               



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Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

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• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

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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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

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