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ICT106 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS T320 All information in the Subject Outline is correct at the time of approval. KOI reserves the right to make changes to the Subject Outline if they become necessary. Any changes require the approval of the KOI Academic Board and will be formally advised

to those students who may be affected by email and via Moodle. Information contained within this Subject Outline applies to students enrolled in the trimester as indicated

1. General Information 1.1 Administrative Details

Associated HE Award(s) Duration Level Subject Coordinator

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) 1 trimester Level 1 Mel Razmjoo [email protected] P: 92833583 L: Level 1-2, 17 O’Connell St. Consultation: via Moodle or by appointment.

1.2 Core / Elective Core subject for BIT 1.3 Subject Weighting Indicated below is the weighting of this subject and the total course points.

Subject Credit Points Total Course Credit Points

4 BIT (96 Credit Points)

1.4 Student Workload Indicated below is the expected student workload per week for this subject

No. Timetabled Hours/Week* No. Personal Study Hours/Week**

Total Workload Hours/Week***

4 hours/week (2 hour Lecture + 2 hour Tutorial)

6 hours/week 10 hours/week

* Total time spent per week at lectures and tutorials ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** Combination of timetable hours and personal study. 1.5 Mode of Delivery Blended, that is face-to-face/online 1.6 Pre-requisites NIL 1.7 General Study and Resource Requirements o Dedicated computer laboratories are available for student use. Normally, tutorial classes are

conducted in the computer laboratories. o Students are expected to attend classes with the requisite textbook and must read specific chapters

prior to each tutorial. This will allow them to actively take part in discussions. Students should have elementary skills in both word processing and electronic spreadsheet software, such as Office 365 or MS Word and MS Excel.

o Computers and WIFI facilities are extensively available for student use throughout KOI. Students are encouraged to make use of the campus Library for reference materials.

o Students will require access to the internet and email. Where students use their own computers, they should have internet access. KOI will provide access to required software.

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Resource requirements specific to this subject: MS Imagine, Office 365.

2 Academic Details 2.1 Overview of the Subject The subject provides the foundation knowledge of computer and network infrastructure. Students study the physical and logical components of ICT including the concepts and terminologies relating to computers and networking. Specifically, the subject focuses on computer architecture components, operating systems, network evolution, network hardware, network protocols and security. This subject provides the pre-requisite knowledge required for advanced networking and security courses. 2.2 Graduate Attributes for Undergraduate Courses Graduates of Bachelor courses from King’s Own Institute (KOI) will achieve the graduate attributes expected under the Australian Qualifications Framework (2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge across a range of contexts for the purposes of professional practice or academic scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning. King’s Own Institute’s key generic graduate attributes for a bachelor’s level degree are summarised below:

Across the course, these skills are developed progressively at three levels:

o Level 1 Foundation – Students learn the basic skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in basic, standalone contexts

o Level 2 Intermediate – Students further develop the skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in more complex contexts, and begin to integrate this application with other subjects.

o Level 3 Advanced – Students demonstrate an ability to plan, research and apply the skills, theories and techniques of the subject in complex situations, integrating the subject content with a range of other subject disciplines within the context of the course.

KOI Bachelor Degree Graduate Attributes Detailed Description

Knowledge Current, comprehensive, and coherent and connected knowledge

Critical Thinking Critical thinking and creative skills to analyse and synthesise information and evaluate new problems

Communication Communication skills for effective reading, writing, listening and presenting in varied modes and contexts and for transferring knowledge and skills to a variety of audiences

Information Literacy Information and technological skills for accessing, evaluating, managing and using information professionally

Problem Solving Skills Skills to apply logical and creative thinking to solve problems and evaluate solutions

Ethical and Cultural Sensitivity

Appreciation of ethical principles, cultural sensitivity and social responsibility, both personally and professionally

Teamwork Leadership and teamwork skills to collaborate, inspire colleagues and manage responsibly with positive results

Professional Skills Professional skills to exercise judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making

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2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes This is a Level 1 subject. On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Subject Learning Outcomes Contribution to Graduate Attributes

a) Discuss fundamental concepts of computer and data networks

b) Explain how protocols are used to link computer networks and manage data traffic.

c) Apply IP addressing, routing and subnetting in the design of a network

d) Apply networking concepts to solve a business problem.

2.4 Subject Content and Structure Below are details of the subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated. Weekly Planner:

Week (beginning)

Topic covered in each week’s lecture Reading(s)

Expected work as listed in Moodle

1 02 Nov Introduction Chapter 1

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on different types of computer networks. Summative worth 1%

2 09 Nov Network hardware essentials Chapter 2

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on network essentials. Summative worth 1%

3 16 Nov

Network topologies and technologies Chapter 3

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on topologies and technologies. Summative worth 1%

4 23 Nov Network media Chapter 4

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on network media. Summative worth 1%

5 30 Nov

Network protocols Revision for Mid Trimester Test Chapter 5

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on network protocols. Summative worth 1%

6 07 Dec Network Protocols Chapter 5

Assessment 2: Mid trimester test (1 hour). Summative worth 10%

7 14 Dec IP Addressing Chapter 6

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on IP Addressing. Summative worth 1%

20 Dec 2020 –

03 Jan 2021 Mid trimester break

8 04 Jan IP Addressing Chapter 6

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on IP Addressing. Summative worth 1%

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9 11 Jan Network reference models

Chapter 7

Discussion and working on group project Practical tutorial activities on transforming E-R diagrams to normalised relations and physical database design. Formative not graded Deferred mid trimester exams - see Section 2.6 below for more information

10 18 Jan Hardware in depth

Chapter 8

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on network hardware. Summative worth 1%

11 25 Jan Introduction to network security Chapter 9

Discuss review questions in the tutorial on network security. Summative worth 1% Assignment 3 due: Individual report: Summative worth 25%

12 01 Feb Revision

Assignment 3 due: Presentation Summative worth 5%

13 07 Feb

Study review week

14 15 Feb

Examination Please see exam timetable for exam date, time and location

15 21 Feb

Student Vacation begins Enrolments for T121 open

16 02 Mar

Results Released 02 Mar 2021 Certification of Grades 05 Mar 2021

T121 begins 09 Mar 2021

1 08 Mar

Week 1 of classes for T121 Friday 05 Mar 2021 – Review of Grade Day for T320 – see Sections 2.6 and 3.2 below for more information.

2.5 Public Holiday Amendments Please note: KOI is closed on all scheduled NSW Public Holidays. T320 has one (1) public holiday (Australia Day) that occurs during this trimester. Classes scheduled for this public holiday (Calendar Class Dates) will be rescheduled as per the table below. This applies to ALL subjects taught in T320. Please see the table below and adjust your class timing as required. Please make sure you have arrangements in place to attend the rescheduled classes if applicable to your T320 enrolment. Classes will be conducted at the same time and in the same location as your normally scheduled class except these classes will be held on the date shown below.

Calendar Class Date Rescheduled Class Date

Tuesday 26 January 2021 (Week 11) Tuesday 09 February 2021 (Week 13) (Study Review Week)

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2.6 Review of Grade, Deferred Exams & Supplementary Exams/Assessments Review of Grade: There may be instances when you believe that your final grade in a subject does not accurately reflect your performance against the subject criteria. Section 8 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy (www.koi.edu.au) describes the grounds on which you may apply for a Review of Grade. If this happens and you are unable to resolve it with the Academic staff concerned then you can apply for a formal Review of Grade within the timeframes indicated in the following sections of this subject outline - Supplementary Assessments, 3.2 Appeals Process as well as the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy. Please ensure you read the Review of Grade information before submitting an application. Review of Grade Day: Final exam scripts will not normally be returned to students. Students can obtain feedback on their exam performance at the Review of Grade Day. KOI will hold the Review of Grade Day for all subjects studied in T320 on

Friday 05 March 2021

Only final exams will be discussed as all other assessments should have been reviewed during the trimester. If you fail one or more subjects and you wish to consider applying for a Review of Grade you are STRONGLY ADVISED to attend the Review of Grade Day. You will have the chance to discuss your final exam with your lecturer, and will be advised if you have valid reasons for applying for a Review of Grade (see Section 3.2 below and the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy). A formal request for a review of grade may not be considered unless you first contact the subject coordinator to discuss the result. Deferred Exams: If you wish to apply for a deferred exam, you should submit an Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Form before the prescribed deadline. If you miss your mid-trimester or final exam there is no guarantee you will be offered a deferred exam. You must apply within the stated timeframe and satisfy the conditions for approval to be offered a deferred exam (see Section 8.1 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy and the Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Forms). In assessing your request for a deferred exam, KOI will take into account the information you provide, the severity of the event or circumstance, your performance on other items of assessment in the subject, class attendance and your history of previous applications for special consideration. Deferred mid-trimester exams will be held before the end of week 9. Deferred final exams will be held on two days during week 1 or 2 in the next trimester. You will not normally be granted a deferred exam on the grounds that you mistook the time, date or place of an examination, or that you have made arrangements to be elsewhere at that time; for example, have booked plane tickets. If you are offered a deferred exam, but do not attend you will be awarded 0 marks for the exam. This may mean it becomes difficult for you to pass the subject. If you apply for a deferred exam within the required time frame and satisfy the conditions you will be advised by email (to your KOI student email address) of the time and date for the deferred exam. Please ensure that you are available to take the exam at this time. Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that item of assessment towards your final mark in the subject. Supplementary Assessments (Exams and Assessments):

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A supplementary assessment may be offered to students to provide a final opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a subject. Supplementary assessments are only offered at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. In considering whether or not to offer a supplementary assessment, KOI will take into account your performance on all the major assessment items in the subject, your attendance, participation and your history of any previous special considerations. Students are eligible for a supplementary assessment for their final subject in a course where they fail the subject but have successfully completed all other subjects in the course. You must have completed all major assessment tasks for the subject and obtained a passing mark on at least one of the major assessment tasks to be eligible for a supplementary assessment. If you believe you meet the criteria for a supplementary assessment for the final subject in your course, but have not received an offer, complete the “Complaint, Grievance, Appeal Form” and send your form to [email protected]. The deadline for applying for supplementary assessment is the Friday of the first week of classes in the next trimester. If you are offered a supplementary assessment, you will be advised by email to your KOI student email address of the time and due date for the supplementary assessment – supplementary exams will normally be held at the same time as deferred final exams during week 1 or week 2 of the next trimester. You must pass the supplementary assessment to pass the subject. The maximum grade you can achieve in a subject based on a supplementary assessment is a PASS grade. If you: o are offered a supplementary assessment, but fail it; o are offered a supplementary exam, but do not attend; or o are offered a supplementary assessment but do not submit by the due date; you will receive a FAIL grade for the subject. 2.7 Teaching Methods/Strategies Briefly described below are the teaching methods/strategies used in this subject:

o Lectures (2 hours/week) are conducted in seminar style and address the subject content, provide motivation and context and draw on the students’ experience and preparatory reading.

o Tutorials (2 hours/week) include class discussion of case studies and research papers, practice sets and problem-solving and syndicate work on group projects. Tutorials often include group exercises and so contribute to the development of teamwork skills and cultural understanding. Tutorial participation is an essential component of the subject and contributes to the development of many of the graduate attributes (see section 2.2 above). Tutorial participation contributes towards the assessment in many subjects (see details in Section 3.1 for this subject). Supplementary tutorial material such as case studies, recommended readings, review questions etc. will be made available each week in Moodle.

o Online teaching resources include class materials, readings, model answers to assignments and exercises and discussion boards. All online materials for this subject as provided by KOI will be found in the Moodle page for this subject. Students should access Moodle regularly as material may be updated at any time during the trimester

o Other contact - academic staff may also contact students either via Moodle messaging, or via email to the email address provided to KOI on enrolment.

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2.8 Student Assessment

Provided below is a schedule of formal assessment tasks and major examinations for the subject.

Assessment Type When assessed Weighting Learning Outcomes Assessed

Assessment 1: Tutorial Exercises Weeks 1-5 and Weeks 7-11 10% a, b, c, d

Assessment 2: Mid-trimester Test (1 hour) Week 6 10% a, b

Assessment 3: Problem based scenario Individual report (1,000 words) Individual presentation (5 minutes)

Week 11 Week 12

25% 5%

Total: 30% c, d

Assessment 4: final exam (2,5 hours plus 10 minutes reading time)

Final exam period 50%

a, b, c, d

Requirements to Pass the Subject: To gain a pass or better in this subject, students must gain a minimum of 50% of the total available subject marks.

Assessment is designed to encourage effective student learning and enable students to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge identified in the subject learning outcomes. Assessment tasks during the first half of the study period are usually intended to maximise the developmental function of assessment (formative assessment). These assessment tasks include weekly tutorial exercises (as indicated in the weekly planner) and low stakes graded assessment (as shown in the graded assessment table). The major assessment tasks where students demonstrate their knowledge and skills (summative assessment) generally occur later in the study period. These are the major graded assessment items shown in the graded assessment table.

Final grades are awarded by the Board of Examiners in accordance with KOI's Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy. The definitions and guidelines for the awarding of final grades within the BIT degree are:

o HD High distinction (85-100%) an outstanding level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

o DI Distinction (75-84%) a high level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

o CR Credit (65-74%) a better than satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

o P Pass (50-64%) a satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

o F Fail (0-49%) an unsatisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

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2.9 Prescribed and Recommended Readings Provided below, in formal reference format, is a list of the prescribed and recommended readings.

Prescribed Texts: Tomsho, G., 2020. Guide to Networking Essentials. 8th ed. Cengage: Boston. USA. Recommended Readings: Hanako, A., 2016. Communications and Computer Networks. Angus and Robertson. Ibe, O.C. 2017, Fundamentals of Data Communication Networks, 1st edn, Wiley, US. Kurose, J., and Ross, K., 2017. Computer networking: a top-down approach. 7th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. References available from EBSCOhost research databases: o Journals on Computer Networks o International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking o International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems o International Journal of Security and Networks Open access journals: o Journal of Computer Networks and Communications https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jcnc/ o Journal of Computer and Communications https://www.scirp.org/journal/jcc/ o International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC).

http://airccse.org/journal/ijcnc.html o Security and Communication Networks https://www.hindawi.com/journals/scn/ Conference/ Journal Articles: Students are encouraged to read peer reviewed journal articles and conference papers. Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. From one place, you can search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.

3. Assessment Details 3.1 Details of Each Assessment Item The assessments for this subject are described below. The description includes the type of assessment, its purpose, weighting, due date and submission requirements, the topic of the assessment, details of the task and detailed marking criteria, including a marking rubric for essays, reports and presentations. Supplementary assessment information and assistance can be found in Moodle. KOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assignments and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of group assignments. Marking guides for assessments follow the assessment descriptions. Students should compare final drafts of their assessment against the marking guide before submission.

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Assessment 1 Assessment Type: Weekly tutorial exercises (Week 1-5; Week 7-11) Purpose: Weekly tutorial participation is designed to encourage engagement, and develop and reinforce the knowledge and skills presented in the lectures. Students will be given exercises to do during the tutorial time. This assessment contributes to learning outcomes a, b, c and d. Value: 10% (1% per week) Assessment topic: Weekly tutorial exercise Task details: Weekly submission tasks. Assessment 2 Assessment type: Individual assignment mid-trimester test (1 hour) Purpose: This assessment will allow students to demonstrate that they can identify the key terms used in the Data communication and Network. This assessment contributes to learning outcome a and b. Value: 10% Due Date: Week 6 Task Details: The Assignment will consist of a series of short answer questions relating to key terms used in Data communication and network Assessment 2 Marking Rubric: (10%)

Criteria Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional 15%

Answer the given questions

Fail (0 – 49%)

Pass (50 – 64%)

Credit (65 – 74%)

Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Well written and legible

Very difficult to read, structure not clear.

Some difficulty in reading, structure lacking in some parts

Well written, structure not totally clear

Well written and structured.

Very clearly written and structured

3

Directly answers question

Does not directly answer question

Directly answers most of the question

Directly answers the question

Directly answers the question giving additional insights

Directly answers the question, gives additional insights and theoretical perspectives.

3

Provides a supported argument

No support for the position taken in the answer.

Provides some support for the position taken.

Provides good level of support for position taken.

Provides excellent level of support for position taken.

Provides exceptional level of support for position taken.

3

Draws a conclusion based on argument

No conclusion presented

Conclusion based on some argument

Conclusion based on sound argument

Conclusion based on an extensive argument

Conclusion based on an extensive and compelling argument

3

Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter

Very little knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

Adequate knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

Sound knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

High level of knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

High level of knowledge of subject matter and synthesis with theory demonstrated

3

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Assessment 3 Assessment type: Problem Based Scenario – individual report and presentation Purpose: This assessment will allow students to demonstrate a Network design based on a real time scenario. This assessment contributes to learning outcomes c and d. Value: 30% (report 25%, presentation 5%) Due Date: Week 11 (report), weeks 12 (presentations) Topic: Network Design Report and Presentation Submission requirements details: Report must be submitted on Moodle by Week 11 Sunday 11:55 pm. Presentation in Tutorial classes in Week 12 Task details: In this assessment, students must demonstrate their understanding of critical thinking in an IT context by examining given problems and proposing solutions using the methods explored in the unit. Students will choose a solution, then implement and evaluate their solution. Students must submit a report that outlines the steps they followed to solve the problems. Approximate word length is up to 1500 words with topology diagrams. The report should be clearly presented with supporting material as appendices, such as the calculations for the IP addressing scheme. Practical assignment brief You have been approached by Company XYZ to design and deploy new branch offices to their network that will span three cities in Queensland:

Brisbane (1300 users) Gold Coast (400 users) Cairns (200 users)

The company uses 180.XY.0.0/16 at the company headquarters in Sydney with 3500 users and need to use a subnetting structure to incorporate the new cities. Adhering to the subnetting scheme and using VLSM, assign a subnet address to the networks and their links. Access to the Internet is crucial for each office, as well as inter-branch-office networking. The large company’s headquarters is in NSW and the new subnets must have connectivity. For the QLD operation, you can choose any routing protocol, but you need explain the reason for your choice. The communication for each Branch should be encrypted and cost effective. The main office network has been compromised with DOS attack. What should you do to protect network’s company against these types of attacks in future?

Note: XY is the last 2 numbers in your students ID Elements: Your goal is to design, deploy and successfully implement their business requirements using all of the following:

o Switches o Routers o Workstations o IP addressing hosts, subnet addresses, broadcast addresses o Default routes o Cables

Solution: You are required to design the topology for the three new sub-networks and their connection to the Sydney office. You must document each step you have taken, including your research sources.

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You need to come with design report and send it to your technical manager. Report: The report must contain the following sections:

1. Introduction: Critical analysis of networking requirements 2. Local Area Network (LAN): Design and description of Local Area Network for all subnets which

must include: a. Network topology: Discuss the reasons for choosing the particular network topology.

LAN design connections to the servers, connection to other subnets and also the internet/intranet 3. Hardware: Provide a complete description of all interconnecting devices (switches, routers, hubs

and access points) and wiring used to build the network. Provide justification for your choice. 4. Conclusion: Comprehensive summary of the work done and recommendations.

Presentation: A five-minute presentation on the main contributions of the report is to be given in Week 12 tutorial time. Assessment 3 Marking Rubrics: Report (25%)

Criteria Fail (0 – 49%)

Pass (50 – 64%)

Credit (65 – 74%)

Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Format and structure 3 marks

Very difficult to read, unclear structure, and most of the required sections are missing

Some difficulty in reading, not very clear, but important sections are included

Clear and readable, and all required sections are included

Well written and very clear, and all required sections with completed discussion are included

Well written and very clear, all required sections with completed discussion are included, and additional sections have been added for clarity

Introduction 2 marks

No introduction given or most of the introduction is irrelevant

Introduction of the problem is provided with some details and limited cohesion

Introduction of the problem is provided with most of the required details in cohesive manner

Introduction of the problem is provided with all of the required details in comprehensive and cohesive manner

Introduction of the problem is provided with all details presented systematically in a comprehensive and cohesive manner

Network topology 2 marks

No topology mentioned or wrong topology selected with wrong justification

Topology selected, incomplete/illogical justification provided

Topology selected, some justification provided

Topology selected, almost complete justification provided

Topology selected, complete justification provided

LAN design 7 marks

No design provided or incomplete/wrong design given

Network design provided with few required details

Network design provided with most required details

Network design provided with almost all required details

Network design provided with all required details

IP addressing 7 marks

No addresses or wrong addresses provided

IP addresses provided and few are correct

IP addresses provided and most are correct

IP addresses provided and almost all are correct

IP addresses provided and all are correct

Hardware 2 marks

Not provided or wrong hardware description given

Few hardware details are provided

Most hardware details are provided

Almost all hardware details are provided

All hardware details are provided

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Conclusion 2 marks

No conclusion or lack of cohesion with the discussion, no or limited recommendations provided

Conclusion does not link back systematically to most sections, some basic recommendations provided

Conclusion links back to some sections of the report, some detailed recommendations provided

Conclusion links back to all sections of the report, detailed recommendations provided

Conclusion demonstrates a deep understanding of the proposed solution and relates back to all sections of the report, detailed recommendations provided

Total mark out of 25

Assessment 3 Marking Rubrics: Presentation (5%)

Criteria Fail (0 – 49%) Pass

(50 – 64%) Credit

(65 – 74%) Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Visual appeal 1 marks

There are many errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, the slides are difficult to read and contain too much text, poor choice of fonts and colours, no or little visual appeal,

There are errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Too much text on many slides. Minimal effort made to make slides appealing

There may be some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Too much text on two or more slides. Significant visual appeal.

There are no errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Information is clear and concise on each slide. Visually appealing and engaging.

No errors, engaging and professional looking presentation

Content 2 marks

The presentation provides a brief look at the topic but many questions are left unanswered. Majority of information is irrelevant and significant points left out.

The presentation Is informative but several elements are unanswered. Much of the information irrelevant, coverage of some of major points.

The presentation is a good summary of the topic. Most important Information covered; little irrelevant information.

The presentation is a concise summary of the topic with all questions answered. Comprehensive and complete coverage of information.

Exceptionally good summary of the topic and provides extensive supportive elements to aid the ease of understanding of the audience.

Presentation skills 2 marks

Minimal eye contact focusing on small part of audience. The audience is not engaged. Spoke too quickly or quietly making it difficult to understand. Inappropriate/disinte rested body language.

Focuses on only part of the audience. Sporadic eye contact and the audience is distracted. Speaker could be heard by only half of the audience. Body language is distracting.

Speaks to majority of the audience; steady eye contact. The audience is engaged by the presentation. Speaks at a suitable volume with some fidgeting.

Regular/constant eye contact, The audience is engaged, and presenter held the audience’s attention. Appropriate speaking volume & body language.

Exceptionally Good presentation skills, excellent audience engagement.

Total mark out of 5

Assessment 4 Assessment type: Final Exam: individual– closed book exam. Duration: 2,5 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones or other communication devices during exams. Students are also expected not to use calculators in the final exam.

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Purpose: The purpose of the final examination is to test your understanding of Data Communication and Networks based on the topics covered in weeks 1-12. This assessment contributes specifically to learning outcomes a, b, c and d. Value: 50% Due Date: The final exam will be held in the official KOI exam period in Week 14 of the trimester. The specific date and time will be posted towards the end of the trimester. Topic: The examination may cover content from any part of the entire subject. Task Details: Students will be expected to answer written response questions derived from topics covered in the lectures and tutorials during the trimester. 3.2 General information about assessment a) Late Penalties and Extensions An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any assessment items such as in-class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time will attract a penalty (see below). Students who miss mid-trimester tests and final exams without a valid and accepted reason (see below) may not be granted a deferred exam and will be awarded 0 marks for assessment item. These penalties are designed to encourage students to develop good time management practices, and create equity for all students. Any penalties applied will only be up to the maximum marks available for the specific piece of assessment attracting the penalty. Late penalties, granting of extensions and deferred exams are based on the following: In Class Tests (excluding Mid-Trimester Tests) o No extensions permitted or granted – a make-up test may only be permitted under very special

circumstances where acceptable supporting evidence is provided. The procedures and timing to apply for a make-up test (only if available) are as shown in section Applying for an Extension (see below).

o Missing a class test will result in 0 marks for that assessment element unless the above applies. Written Assessments o 5% of the total available marks per calendar day unless an extension is approved (see Applying for an

Extension section below) Presentations o No extensions permitted or granted – no presentation = 0 marks. The rules for make-up presentations

are the same as for missing in-class tests (described above). Mid-Trimester Tests and Final Exams o If students are unable to attend mid-trimester tests or final exams due to illness or some other event

(acceptable to KOI), they must: − Advise KOI in writing (email: [email protected]) as soon as possible, but no later than three

(3) working days after the exam date, that they will be / were absent and the reasons. They will be advised in writing (return email) as to whether the circumstances are acceptable.

− Complete the appropriate Application for Extension or Deferred Exam Form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, on the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception

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Desk (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible and email with attachments to [email protected].

− Provide acceptable documentary evidence in the form of a satisfactorily detailed medical certificate, police report or some other evidence that will be accepted by KOI.

− Agree to attend the deferred exam as set by KOI. Deferred exam o There will only be one deferred exam offered. o Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that assessment. o If you miss the deferred exam you will be awarded 0 marks for the assessment. This may mean you

are unable to complete (pass) the subject. b) Applying for an Extension If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to [email protected]. Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension request as soon as practicable.

Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension. c) Referencing and Plagiarism Please remember that all sources used in assessment tasks must be suitably referenced. Failure to acknowledge sources is plagiarism, and as such is a very serious academic issue. Students plagiarising run the risk of severe penalties ranging from a reduction through to 0 marks for a first offence for a single assessment task, to exclusion from KOI in the most serious repeat cases. Exclusion has serious visa implications. The easiest way to avoid plagiarising is to reference all sources. Harvard referencing is the required method – in-text referencing using Author’s Surname (family name) and year of publication. A Referencing Guide, “Harvard Referencing”, and a Referencing Tutorial can be found on the right hand menu strip in Moodle on all subject pages. An effective way to reference correctly is to use Microsoft Word’s referencing function (please note that other versions and programs are likely to be different). To use the referencing function, click on the References Tab in the menu ribbon – students should choose Harvard. Authorship is also an issue under plagiarism – KOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assessment and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of a group project. All students agree to a statement of authorship when submitting assessments online via Moodle, stating that the work submitted is their own original work. The following are examples of academic misconduct and can attract severe penalties: o Handing in work created by someone else (without acknowledgement), whether copied from another

student, written by someone else, or from any published or electronic source, is fraud, and falls under the general Plagiarism guidelines.

o Copying / cheating in tests and exams is academic misconduct. Such incidents will be treated just as seriously as other forms of plagiarism.

o Students who willingly allow another student to copy their work in any assessment may be considered to assisting in copying/cheating, and similar penalties may be applied.

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Where a subject coordinator considers that a student might have engaged in academic misconduct, KOI may require the student to undertake an additional oral exam as a part of the assessment for the subject, as a way of testing the student’s understanding of their work. Further information can be found on the KOI website. d) Reasonable Adjustment The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992) makes it unlawful to treat people with a disability less fairly than people without a disability. In the context of this subject, the principle of Reasonable Adjustment is applied to ensure that participants with a disability have equitable access to all aspects of the learning situation. For assessment, this means that artificial barriers to their demonstrating competence are removed. Examples of reasonable adjustment in assessment may include: o provision of an oral assessment, rather than a written assessment o provision of extra time o use of adaptive technology. The focus of the adjusted assessment should be on enabling the participants to demonstrate that they have achieved the subject purpose, rather than on the method used. e) Appeals Process Full details of the KOI Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy may be obtained in hard copy from the Library, and on the KOI website www.koi.edu.au under Policies and Forms. Assessments and Mid-Trimester Exams: Where students are not satisfied with the results of an assessment, including mid-trimester exams, they have the right to appeal. The process is as follows: o Discuss the assessment with their tutor or lecturer – students should identify where they feel more

marks should have been awarded – students should provide valid reasons based on the marking guide provided for the assessment. Reasons such as “I worked really hard” are not considered valid.

o If still not satisfied, students should complete an Application for Review of Assessment Marks form, detailing the reason for review. This form can be found on the KOI website and is also available at KOI Reception (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St).

o Application for Review of Assessment Marks forms must be submitted as explained on the form within ten (10) working days of the return of the marked assessment, or within five (5) working days after the return of the assessment if the assessment is returned after the end of the trimester.

Review of Grade – whole of subject and final exams: Where students are not satisfied with the results of the whole subject or with their final exam results, they have the right to request a Review of Grade – see the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy for more information. An Application for Review of Grade/Assessment Form (available from the KOI Website under Policies and Forms and from KOI Reception at Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St) should be completed clearly explaining the grounds for the application. The completed application should be submitted as explained on the form, with supporting evidence attached to the Academic Coordinator.

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