System and Network Administration PG (11515.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This is a laboratory-based learning-by-doing unit. This unit will be co-taught with 11514 System and Network Administration (UG).
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop an advanced knowledge of the priciples and practices of system and network adminstartion;
2. Apply the principles and practices of system and network administration to IT infrastructure;
3. Formulate solutions to solve the problems related to system and network administration;
4. Analyse current industry trends and best practices in system and network adminstration
5. Perform independent research to construct, justify and explain solutions to complex problems in the fields; and
6. Demonstrate strong generic skills including the ability to integrate diverse technical concepts, manage complex IT environment, and adapt to emerging technologies.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 846AA Master of Information Technology ORMust have passed 11941 Introduction to Cyber Security G AND 8936 Introduction to Information Technology G OR
Students enrolled in versions 1 or 2 of 309JA Master of Business Informatics or in versions 4 or 5 of 973AA Master of Information Technology and Systems must have completed 12 credit points at G or PG level.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11514 System and Network AdministrationEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Computer networks, operating systems, programming, cryptography, and risk analysis and management.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Md Farhad Hossain |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Md Farhad Hossain |
Required texts
Various online resources, suggestions and recommendations to be provided; your reading varies according to your knowledge, skills, and backgrounds.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, a student MUST meet the following THREE criteria:
- An aggregate marks of 50% is required.
- Must attend and complete the Labs/Tutorials of Week 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 (they contain extensive hands-on activities).
- Submit all the assessment items.
The final grade of a student is determined according to the following table:
85 <= the aggregate mark <= 100 |
Final grade = HD |
75 <=the aggregate mark < 85 |
Final grade = DI |
65 <= the aggregate mark < 75 |
Final grade = CR |
50 <=the aggregate mark < 65 |
Final grade = P |
the aggregate mark < 50 |
Final grade = FAIL (NX, NC, or NN) |
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the .
Use of Text-Matching Software
The 五月天视频 uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
activities |
hours |
lectures: 1 hours/week, Week 1-7 & 9-13 |
12 |
tutes/labs: 3 hours/week, Week 2-7 & 9-13 including Weekly Quizzes |
33 |
self-study, ~4 hours/week, 12 weeks |
48 |
Assignment 1 |
16 |
Assignment 2 |
20 |
Assignment 3 |
20 |
self-reflection |
1 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
A general understanding of computer systems, hardware and software, network, and cybersecurity
Work placement, internships or practicums
None