Unit of Study COMP1001 Data Communications and Networks (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Covers the fundamental concepts of data communications and computer networks. The unit provides students with a theoretical understanding of the models, protocols, switching and routing technology, which drives data exchange both within and between computer networks. Students will also gain practical skills to analyse network protocols and explore network services.

Unit content

1. Fundamental concepts of data communications

2. Fundamental concepts of computer networks

3. Network addressing and protocols

4. Basic network switching and routing

5. End-to-end communications

6. Contemporary computer networks and network security

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
China - Guangxi UST	N/A	Term2
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Melbourne	N/A	Term2
Online	Term2	Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby	N/A	Term2
Perth	N/A	Term2
Sydney	N/A	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe and explain the fundamental concepts and building blocks of computer and communication networks

demonstrate in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocols

understand the architecture and services of the internet and the role of internet security

discuss the role of modern computer networks in everyday life and businesses

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Short written response	30%
Case study	50%
Quiz	20%

Prescribed learning resources

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