HIT174

Network Engineering Applications

Introduction
Lecturer
• Name: Charles Yeo
• Email: charles.yeo@cdu.edu.au
• Work Phone: (08) 8946 6088
• Office Location: Purple 12.3.11
• Please book an appointment with me, either through
email or phone. This is the best way to ensure I am
available.
About This Unit
• Introduction to Networking
• Leads on to HIT274 Network Engineering Applications
How this unit is run
• Workshop: Wed, 9 am to 11 am at Pink 7.1
(mixture of short lectures and activities)
• Practical: Venue at Purple 12.3.23
(students are only required to attend 1 session)
• Session 1: Wed, 1 pm to 3 pm
• Session 2: Wed, 3 pm to 5 pm
Books
• Set Text:
• Michael Palmer, Hands-On Networking Fundamentals, 2nd edition,
2013, ISBN 1-111-30674-5
• Recommended Books:
• Gregory Tomsho, Guide to Networking Essentials, 6 edition, 2011
• James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Computer networking: a top down
approach, 5 edition
Expectations
• Attendance
• Study commitment
Assessments
• Assignment 1 – 10% due Mon, Week 5
• Quiz – 15%, Mon, Week 7
• Assignment 2 – 30% due Mon, Week 12
• Final Exam – 45%