ICT Systems Administration Fundamentals unit (KIT501)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart

Introduction

The first goal of the unit is to provide students with an introduction to operating systems and scripting. The main operating systems topics covered in this unit include operating systems structure and services, process management and coordination, memory management including modern implementations of virtual memory, operating system security, introductory shell scripting, file system, device management, Input/output principles. The main focus will be on the Unix operating system but the different approaches in other operating systems will be explored. The second goal of the unit is to introduce students to the fundamentals of distributed networked environments, primarily focusing on wired networks but students will examine some of the different approaches in wireless networks. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation. This unit will provide students with an understanding of: OSI security architecture; common internet risks and requirements; operation of encryption techniques; digital signatures; public key infrastructure; authentication and non-repudiation; Additionally students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in IS security technologies related to networking.

Summary

Unit name	ICT Systems Administration Fundamentals
Unit code	KIT501
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor David Herbert
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 1
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 2
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 1
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 2
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

Note

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply industry standard techniques and skills to configure secure network infrastructure and operating system processes
• Design functional addressing schemes for networks subject to operational constraints
• Troubleshoot faults and configuration errors in networking infrastructure and operating system processes
• Evaluate the tools and commands to generate and maintain secure data

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
020113	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus enrolments in Hobart:  Weekly 1hr lecture  ("Online-Lec" in the timetable system) Weekly 2hr tutorial (Networking/Security) Weekly 1hr practical (Operating Systems) Weekly 3hr theoretical content "independent learning" (Networking/Security/Operating Systems) delivered asynchronously through MyLO For this unit, students are expected to attend all on-campus tutorials/practicals and are expected to remain up-to-date with content which is delivered asynchronously on-line on a weekly basis.
Assessment	Operating Systems Quiz (10%)|Security Assignment (15%)|UNIX Scripting Assignment (15%)|Network Device Configuration (20%)|Tutorial Practical Demonstrations (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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