| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn computer networks concepts and classes.
- Learn the basic principles of communication between networks.
- Explain the computer network layers and their functions.
- Known the protocols at computer network layers, their properties, and how it works.
- Known the physical infrastructure used in computer networks.
- Looks for solutions to the problems which occur in the networks.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course introduces basic concepts of computer networks. 5 layers internet modeling. Basic network taxonomy. Application layer protocols like HTTP, SMTP, DNS and FTP. Transport layer protocols TCP and UDP. Reliable data transfer service. Basic routing algorithms and protocols. RIP, OSPF, BGP. IP versions 4 and 6. Mobile IP. Shared media access protocols in data link layer. MAC Addressing. Aloha and Ethernet, 802.11 wireless access. Switch, hub and bridge applications, basic network topologies. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to computer networks and internet |
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2nd Week |
Application layer, http, FTP, SMTP |
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3rd Week |
Application layer, DNS |
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4th Week |
Transport layer principles |
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5th Week |
Transport control protocol TCP |
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6th Week |
Principles of congestion control in TCP |
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7th Week |
Network layer and routing |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
|
9th Week |
Internet protocol IP |
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10th Week |
Internet protocol IP |
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11th Week |
Routing in the internet |
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12th Week |
Link layer, error detection and correction, |
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13th Week |
Multiple access protocol |
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14th Week |
Local area networks, ethernet |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | J. F. Kurose, K. W. Ross "Computer Networking", 5. Ed., Addison Wesley, 2010. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
5 |
10 |
| Practice |
5 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
4 |
8 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Course hours |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
2 |
8 |
16 |
| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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