Computer Network I

Course Objectives

The aims of this course:

  • To understand the basic concepts of data communication between computer networks and devices in telecommunication system.
  • To understand the fundamental concepts of computer networking in the context of the TCP/IP model and protocols.
  • To study classful and classless addressing IPV4,IPV6, UDP,TCP congestion control and flow controls.
  • To describe how packets in the internet are delivered.
  • To implement a simple LAN with switches and other devices.
  • To describe how routing protocols work.

Learning Objectives

The successful completion of this course, Student will be able to:

  • Understand the basic of data communication, networking, internet and their importance.
  • Discuss the physical and logical as well as the electrical characteristic of digital signal and the basic method of data transmission.
  • Build on understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer networking.
  • Summarize basic principles of IPV4 and its Addressing mechanisms
  • Analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in most of the application, data link layer protocols for implementation enterprise network.

Reference Materials

Reference Book's Photo Reference Book's Materials
“Data and Computer Communication“ 10th by William Stallings
“TCP/IP Protocol Suite” 4th Edition by Behrouz A Forouzank
“Computer Networking A Top Down Approach” 8th by James F.Kurose and Keith w.Ross

Assessment Plan

Assessment Plan for the Course
Paper Exam 60%
Tutorial 10%
Practical 10%
Practical Assessment 10%
Quiz 10%