CSE9001 was originally introduced as part of the core of the MAIT and Graduate Diploma in Computing; the unit was designed to introduce students to computer hardware, basic networking and operating systems.

This unit may be delivered in the future in partnership with Monash Professional. This redevelopment reflects the new structure for the unit in this context and as part of a possible Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma offered in partnership with Monash Professional.

Currently core in the MAIT and GradDipComp

There is no other directly equivalent unit at this level in the Faculty.

The unit forms part of a proposed redevlopment of Graduate Certificate courses, to be offered in partnership with Monash Professional.

At the completion of the unit, students will be expected to have understanding of:

Key computing hardware concepts

• Computer systems and the computing environment
• CPU, memory, storage devices, peripheral hardware

Operating systems fundamentals

• Role of operating systems
• File systems
• Process management
• Memory management

Unix fundamentals

• Linux as a multi-user, multi-tasking operating system
• The Linux flie system
• The shell
• Shell scripting

Desktop Unix

• Graphical User Interfaces
• GUI Comparison
• Common applications

Enterprise Unix

• Role of Linux in an enterprise
• Networking fundamentals
• Client/Server Linux
• Enterprise applications

This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of computer systems and the computing environment, using Linux as a case study of a modern operating system. Topics covered include: CPU, memory, storage devices, peripheral hardware, networking fundamentals, operating systems fundamentals using Linux as a case study, practical Linux considerations including Desktop and Enterprise applications, file systems, shell scripting, client/server applications and system administration.

TBA

On-campus

Lectures (1 hour/week) will deliver theoretical material.

Intensive practical Linux sesssions (3 hours/week) will allow students to gain significant industry-relevant Linux experience, with the intention of preparing students for Linux+ certification.

Lectures will reinforce theoretical concepts important for gaining a deep understanding of hardware and operating systems. The practical exercises will reinforce the practical objectives of the unit, allowing students to attain high level Linux skills, with a view to Linux certification.

It is intended that the unit will be assessed primarily through practical exercises with a view to students attaining Linux certification. Students will be examined on the theoretical content of the course through a unit test.

Assessment breakdown:

60% Unit Test/Theory Exam

30% Practical Exercises

10% Interview conducted by an assessment panel

Laboratory work will assess the practical objectives of the course, with a unit test assessing the theoretical objectives.

Specifically, the following objectives are assessed by the examination:

The following objectives are assessed by the practical exercises and interview:

1 Hi-tech lecture theatre (or facilities provided through Monash Professional)

N/A

Facilties for Linux practical exercises (may be provided in partnership with Monash Professional)

The resourcing for this unit is being discussed by the Faculty of IT and Monash Professional

• Software Title:
• Vendor:
• Version:
• OS: MS Windows XP ( ) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( ), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week ___ ):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) (Phone) (Email)
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

Library Impact Statement to be prepared.

FIT & Monash Professional

None