BIS2001 IT Infrastructure and Networking Assignment 2026 | APIC Australia

Unit BIS2001 Assignment 

This unit deals with hardware and system software components needed to run IT applications. It introduces how infrastructure components work on an architectural level using building blocks to describe the infrastructure model. This unit focus on networking and data communications as a major part of IT infrastructure model. Descripting the network models to be described using OSI and TCP layered models with the focus on Physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers. Topics covered include IT infrastructure components and model; communication media; media access control; IP network addressing and routing; and the network design using traditional and building block. Cloud computing and virtualization are introduced with the characteristics and benefits. This unit also covers security threats and network controls. This unit also draw focus on improving the management of networks and information systems, as well as implications for the management of the organization.

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

ULO-1: Demonstrate an understanding of layered networking models, computer network architectures and components.

ULO-2: Design and plan IP networks and IT infrastructure solutions for businesses, allowing scaling of applications.

ULO-3: Implement moderately complex networks with industry standard technologies like CISCO routers and switches.

ULO-4: Solve data communication and networking problems using rigorous analysis techniques. ULO-5: Appraise different types of network security devices and how they can be used.

Assessments

1. All assessments are compulsory.
2. To pass the unit students must:
   • achieve a total of 50% or more of marks offered; and  pass all individual invigilated assessments; and          have attempted all assessments.

Where one or more of these requirements are not met, the Board of Examiners will consider a student’s overall progress towards meeting the unit learning outcomes and any special circumstances before reaching a decision.

3. The Board of Examiners may grant a supplementary assessment where a student:
   • achieves a total of 45% or more; and
   • has passed all individual invigilated assessments in the unit; and
   • has attempted all assessments; and
   • has a recommendation for supplementary assessment by the Unit Coordinator and the Head of Discipline.

Where one or more of these requirements are not met, the Board of Examiners will consider a student’s overall progress towards meeting the unit learning outcomes and any special circumstances before reaching a decision.  Attendance and engagement in class will be considered.

4. APIC awards common result grades as set out in the Award of Grade Policy.
5. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on the Unit’s Home Page and in the Assessment Brief.

equiv. – equivalent word count based on the Assessment Load Equivalence Guide. It means this assessment is equivalent to the normally expected time requirement for a written submission containing the specified number of words.

Course Reserve

Course Reserve includes all required resources and reading material for the unit of study. You can access Course Reserve via APIC Library or via the Course Reserve link on the unit’s homepage.

Prescribed text(s):

Prescribed text(s):

Fitzgerald, J, Dennis, A & Durcikova, A 2020, Business data communications and networking, 14th edn, John Wiley & Sons.

Recommended Text:

Fitzgerald, J, Dennis, A & Durcikova, A 2017, Business data communications and networking, 13^th edn, Wiley, Australia.

Other Recommended Resources:

Cisco Networking Academy: https://www.netacad.com/

Harvard Business Review: www.hbr.org 

Academic Integrity

Ethical conduct and academic integrity and honesty are fundamental to the mission of APIC and academic misconduct will not be tolerated by the College. It is the responsibility of every student to make sure that they understand what constitutes academic misconduct and to refrain from engaging in it. Please refer to APIC’s Academic Integrity Policy for further details.

Other Important Information and Links

Changes and Updates to the Unit of Study Guide

This Unit of Study Guide may be updated and amended from time to time. Students will be notified of any changes to the unit via the Online Learning System (Canvas) space for the unit.

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