| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Knows computer network concepts and classes.
- Learns the basic principles of communication between networks.
- Explains the network layers and their functions.
- Knows the protocols in the network layers, their properties and how they work.
- Knows the physical infrastructures used in the network.
- Analyzes the problems that arise in the network and seeks solutions.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | 5 layer internet network model. Basic network classifications. HTTP, SMTP, FTP, DNS application layer protocols, TCP and UDP, Secure data transfer. Basic network routing algorithms and protocols, RIP, OSPF, BGP. IP version 4 and 6. Mobile IP. Basic shared media protocols at Data Link layer, MAC addressing. Aloha and Ethernet, 802.11 radio communication. Switch, hub and bridge applications and network topologies. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
1. Hafta Access to computer networks and the Internet |
|
2nd Week |
2. Hafta Application layer, http, FTP |
|
3rd Week |
3. Hafta SMTP, DNS |
|
4th Week |
4. Hafta Transmission layer basics |
|
5th Week |
5. Hafta TCP |
|
6th Week |
6. Hafta Congestion control basics and congestion control in TCP |
|
7th Week |
7. Hafta Network layer and routing |
|
8th Week |
8. Hafta MIDTERM |
|
9th Week |
9. Hafta Internet Protocol, IP |
|
10th Week |
10. Hafta Internet Protocol, IP |
|
11th Week |
11. Hafta Routing on the Internet |
|
12th Week |
12. Hafta Link layer, error detection correction |
|
13th Week |
13. Hafta Multiple access protocols |
|
14th Week |
14. Hafta Local area networks and Ethernet |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | J. F. Kurose, K. W. Ross "Computer Networking", 5. Ed., Addison Wesley, 2010. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Work Placement(s) | No |