Network Design

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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COMP 2020
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Course ID
200165
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage enterprise networks. Building upon the foundational knowledge developed in Network foundations, this course will cover advanced topics such as hierarchical LAN design models, enterprise network architectures, fabric technologies, and Software Defined Networking. It will also cover Layer 2 protocols, Layer 2 redundancy, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and an introduction to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This course aligns with the intent of the program to develop networking professionals. 

  • Network Design Fundamentals
  • Network Routing Design
  • Software Defined Networking

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to configure and troubleshoot spanning-tree, link aggregation, first hop redundancy, link-state, and distance-vector protocols.
  • Evaluate network hardware based on performance and operational requirements.
  • Apply network design models, architectures, and best practices used in the industry to design enterprise level networks.
  • Document enterprise network designs, IP Addressing Schemes, and configurations.
  • Design and develop a network controller in an Software Defined Networking environment to control path and packet manipulation.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1011 Network Foundations

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A