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Course Specifications
Computer Networks (2)
(CS 463)
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Course Specifications
Institution
Date of Report
King Khalid University
26/5/2015
College/Department: College of Arts and Sciences Khamis Mushayt Campus (1)/ Computer Science
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code:
Computer Networks 2
CS 463
2. Credit hours 3 hours (2 theory + 1 practical)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
BS(Computer Science)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Sheemaa Ali Mohamed Hashim
5. Level/year at which this course is offered : Level 9
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : Computer Networks (2)
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)N/A
8. Location if not on main campus
College of Arts and Sciences Khamis Mushayt Campus (1)
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom
What percentage?
70%
b. Blended (traditional and online)
What percentage?
30%
c. e-learning
What percentage?
d. Correspondence
What percentage?
f. Other
What percentage?
Comments:
In others selected different examples and assignments to add learning to students.
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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
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Enhance knowledge about network protocol, architecture and applications
Give knowledge about Data Link Layer: Error Detection and Correction, Network
Layer: Logical Addressing, Delivery, Forwarding, and Routing,
Use of Quality of Service (QoS), Network Management: SNMP,
Describe techniques and protocols: Cryptography, Security in the Internet: IPSec,
SSL/TLS, PGP VPN, and Firewalls.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)
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Periodic Revision of course topics
Any suggestion given by the course lecturer
Study of any obstacles facing the students
Updating the course topics
Using modern technical methods for improving the course teaching
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
Theory Topics
Error Detection and Correction
Types of Errors
Error Detection
Error Correction
CYCLIC CODES
Cyclic Redundancy Check
Network Layer: Logical Addressing
IPv4 ADDRESSES
Address Space
Notations
Classful Addressing
Classless Addressing
Network Address Translation (NAT)
IPv6 ADDRESSE
IPV6 Structure
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Week
1
Contact Hours
2
2
2
3
2
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Network Layer: Internet Protocol
INTERNETWORKING
IPv4
IPv6
TRANSITION FROM IPv4 TO IPv6
Dual Stack
Tunneling
Header Translation
Network Layer: Delivery, Forwarding, and
Routing
UNICAST ROUTING PROTOCOLS
Optimization
Intra- and Interdomain Routing
Distance Vector Routing
Link State Routing
Path Vector Routing
MULTICAST ROUTING
PROTOCOLS
Quality of Service (QoS)
Flow characteristics
Flow Classes
Techniques to Improve QoS
Integrated Services
Differentiated Services
Network Management: SNMP
SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT
PROTOCOL (SNMP)
Concept , Management Components
Structure of Management Information
Management Information Base (MIB)
SNMP
Messages
UDP Ports
Security
Cryptography
SYMMETRIC-KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY
Traditional Ciphers
Simple Modem Ciphers
Modem Round Ciphers
Mode of Operation
ASYMMETRIC-KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY
RSA
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2
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2
6
2
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2
8
2
9
2
10
2
11 & 12
4
13
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14
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Security in the Internet: IPSec, SSL/TLS, PGP
VPN, and Firewalls
IPSecurity (IPSec)
Two Modes
Two Security Protocols
Revision
15
2
16
2
SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE FOR THE LABORATORY WORK
Week
Contact
hours
2
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Topics/Labs
Introduction to the Computer Networks, Networking Devices and some basic
concepts of Computer Networks and the objectives of Computer Networks.
Introduction to IP addressing, Classes of IP address.
Subneting addresses, How to divide network into small networks, subnet
masks.
CISCO router basic configuration, how to use packet tracer simulator, interface
for router, recovery procedure.
CISCO switch basic configuration, using packet tracer simulator, interfaces for
switch, building LAN/WAN networking.
Routing protocols, Static routing protocols.
Dynamic routing protocol, RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
Mid – I practical Exam
CISCO Secure Device Manager (SDM), how to configure router using SDM.
Access lists, how to control traffic using access list, types of access lists.
Inter VLAN switching, VLANS, defining ports for VLANS, creating and
deletion for VLANS.
Routing between VLAN’s.
Port security, how to define port security, shutdown port.
Trunking protocol, CISCO trunking protocol, IEEE trunking protocol using
packet tracer.
Revision
Final Practical Exam
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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
32
30
62
Credit
32
15
47
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
2
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods
and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned.
They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement
between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes are
required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one or more
of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes integrated into
the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning
outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align
with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment
methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes,
assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated
learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course
learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
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1.0
1.1
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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Define the state of the art advance topics
in network protocol, architecture and
applications. Important topics cover
include Data Link Layer: Error Detection
and Correction, Network Layer: Logical
Addressing, Delivery, Forwarding, and
Routing, Quality of Service (QoS), Network
Management:
SNMP, Cryptography,
Security in the Internet: IPSec, SSL/TLS,
PGP VPN, and Firewalls
Course Teaching
Strategies
Course Assessment
Methods
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Theoretical exams
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In class short oral
quizzes
Assignments
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1.2
2.0
2.1
2.2
3.0
3.1
Use of white
board in class
Individual
Assignments
Practical
involvement in
class discussions
Use of computer
in class for
practical
enactment
Checking previous
knowledge by
asking questions
to students
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Cognitive Skills
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Analyze use of computer for educational ,
communicating , transmitting data in
networks , and other professional purpose
like
error
managements,
network
managements, QOS ....etc,. And how the
networks : making , working and
monitoring.
•Lecturers and general
structure of computer
networks are discussed in
the class
•Use of slides , audio and
visual tools in teaching
•Problem , assignments
and exercise are given for
better understanding
•continuous evaluation by
discussion about the
course topics in the class.
•Exams and quizzes.
•Group Assignments
•Open discussions about
topics
•Using the data show of
computer in class for
practical enactment
•Use online lectures by
using Blackboard system,
the course is partial online
course
•Assignment grading and
class involvement
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
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•
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Judge Work independently and as
team work
Evaluate Managing resources, time
and other members of the group
Analyze Communicating results with
others
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•Checking previous
knowledge by asking
questions to students
3.2
4.0
4.1
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
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4.2
5.0
5.1
Evaluate participation in the group
discussions to develop their communication
skills . all students are asked to put
questions based on the subject lecturers
Problem based questions and exercise are
given to the students to develop different
types of skills
•
Use of slides in
teaching
•
Class discussion
•
Theoretical
assignments
•
Blackboards,
problem solving together
in groups
•
•
N\A
N\A
Theoretical exams
Class quiz
Psychomotor Skills
N\A
5.2
Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching
NQF Learning Domains
Suggested Verbs
Knowledge
Cognitive Skills
list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize,
reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write
estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram,
subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop,
create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict,
justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret,
appraise
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise,
evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write
Communication, Information
Technology, Numerical
demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate,
appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize
Psychomotor
demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate,
operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble,
experiment, and reconstruct
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Suggested verbs not to use when writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes are as follows:
Consider
Maintain
Maximize
Reflect
Continue
Examine
Review
Ensure
Strengthen
Explore
Enlarge
Encourage
Understand
Deepen
Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.
Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:
According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student
learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student
performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for
qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log
books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video
analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos,
graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning
contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.
Differentiated teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and
the intended learning outcomes. Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and
small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest
speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student
learning activities.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech,
oral presentation, etc.)
1 Mid 1 Exam
Week Due
8
Proportion of Total
Assessment
10%
2
Assignment
10
10%
3
Mid 2 Exam
13
10%
4
Practical Exam
16
20%
5
Final Theory Exam
17
50%
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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
Office Hours :
Monday :8:00-10:00
Anytime I am in office / through email
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
Data Communications and Networking By Behrouz A. Forouzan with Sophia Chung Fegan, 4th
International Edition, 2007, McGraw Hill
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
Data Communications and Networking By Behrouz A. Forouzan with Sophia Chung Fegan, 4th
International Edition, 2007, McGraw Hill
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
Computer Networks By Andrew S. Tanenbaum 4th International Edition, 2003, Prentice Hall
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
Websites on the internet that is relevant to the topics of the course
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and
software.
•
•
Practical lab sessions,
Computer slides , audio visual learning resources
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
Lecture room
40 seats / class room
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2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
Computers , Cisco Packet Tracer Software
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
Class projector and computer
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
•
•
•
•
Written exams
Written & printed assignments
Surprise tests
Students Survey
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
•
•
•
Discussion within the group of faculty teaching the same course
Class discussions
Group problem solving assignments
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
•
Quality assurance techniques for class by senior faculty members
•
Benchmarking your actual objectives with planned ones
•
Conducting departmental workshops given by experts
•
Development of the parent relation between the teacher and the students
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample
of assignments with staff at another institution)
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Revision of marks
Revision of exam questions from examination committee
Some exams and assignment papers will be checked in other college of the same department
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5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
•
Comparison of the course contents with similar course in KSA ( including objectives , strategies ,
policies , programmes , teaching techniques.... etc)
•
Workshops to improve and develop the course
•
Views of interested parties
•
External evaluation ( visiting professors ; if possible )
Faculty or Teaching Staff: Sheemaa Ali Mohamed Hashim
Signature: _______________________________
Date Report Completed: 26/5/2015
Received by: Dr. Manal Saied
Department Head
Signature: _______________________________
Date: 26/5/2015
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