COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Computer Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

INSTRUCTOR MALIK KEMAL ŞIŞ

Offered to

Computer Engineering

Course Objective

In this course, it is expected from students to have knowledge on basics of computer networking, including LAN and WAN technologies, digital communication techniques, IP principles, network architecture and protocols, basic network applications, basics of network planning, management and security

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook:
Comer, D. E.: Computer Networks and Internets 4/e, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0 13 123627 X, New Jersey, 2004.
References:
Oppenheimer, Priscilla, Top-Down Network Design, Cisco Press, ISBN 1 57870-069-8, MacMillan, USA, 1999
Tannenbaum, Andrew S., Computer Networks 3/e, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-066102-3, New Jersey, 1996
Panko, Raymond, Business Data Networks and Telecommunications 5/e, Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780131273153

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, Lecturing and Interactive Discussion

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

There will be two homeworks.
First homework will be a literature and software survey.
The second homework will be about planning a network using a simulation tool.

Assessment Criteria

In the midterm exam, basics of computer networking and Local and Wide Area Network technologies will be evaluated.
Students' ability to understand basics of computer networking, Local and Wide Area networking will be evaluated with both first homework about network sniffers and analyzers and midterm exam.
Students' ability to understand Internet Protocol, network architecture and basics of network planning will be evaluated mainly with second homework about network planning.
In the final exam, all course outcomes will be evaluated with 8-10 questions.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Attendence to the lectures is expected. Every student should prepare formal reports for both homeworks.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dokuz Eylul University Engineering Faculty Department of Computer Engineerin
Tınaztepe Campus 35160 Buca/IZMIR
Room: 221; Tel: (232) 301 74 07
e-mail1: yalcin.cebi@deu.edu.tr ; e-mail2: yalcin@cs.deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Depends on the weekly plan of each semester

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes