COURSE SYLLABUS
CE3711 (Computer Networks)
Department of Computer Engineering
Salman Ben Abdulaziz University
Course
Computer Networks (CE3711)
description:
The course aims to provide students with expertise in the field of
computer networks and IT security. It emphasizes all aspects of computer
networking and IT security, whether wired or wireless, and which greatly
enhances the employability of our students.
Prerequisites
Co-requisite:
CE3701
None
Course
Learning
Outcomes
Student completing this course successfully will be able to :
CLO1
CLO2
Define the characteristics and applications of various
networking technologies as well as network devices.
Define various types of computer networks and their topologies
then differentiate between them. In addition describe the
backbone of the Internet
CLO3
Recognize how features such as flow control, error control, and
quality of service are achieved.
CLO4
Describe OSI model as well as TCP/IP suite and how a
collection of communication protocols co-operate and
communicate to achieve the overall communication function.
List the transmission mediums types and to describe the
concepts for each of them.
Define different protocols at different layers and describe the
functionality of each of them
Illustrate switching techniques, packet forwarding, and the
role of routing protocols. In addition, illustrate many types of
Internet connection
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
Calculate message delays, overhead, and throughput for a given
application.
Differentiate between different levels of addressing and outline
classful as well as classless IP v4 addresses.
CLO10 Choose a topic related to the course and present it for the
whole class
CLO11 Demonstrate communication effectively with other students
in a team.
CLO12 Demonstrate the respect for matching deadlines and ethical
relationships.
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Network & Its Types and basic Terminology
Network Architecture & Topologies
Data Transmission Modes & data Transmission Mediums.
Network Devices
OSI & TCP/IP reference Model
Switching Techniques.
Client Server Architecture.
Internet & Its Related Terminology.
Topics
covered
Class/Schedule : Lecture: Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm, Thursday: 10:00-11:00am
Behrouz Forouzan: TCP/IP Protocol Suite, 4th Edition, Mcgraw-Hill
2009.
Textbook :
References :
Data Communications and Networking, Fourth Edition
by Behrouz A. Forouzan
Computer Networking A top-Down Approach Featuring Internet, Fifth
edition , austhors: James Kurose and Kieth Ross.
Computer Networks, Fourth Edition, by Andrew S. Tanenbaum,
March 17, 2003
Relationship of Course to CS Program Outcomes:
Program Outcomes
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Course evaluation : There are two midterm exams during the semester, a final exam and
graded homework & tutorial test:
Week due
Proportion
First exam
06
20%
Second exam
12
20%
Quizzes
During the semester
20%
Term Paper
15
Final exam
This will be a 2-hour examination
and the date and time will be
announced by the College.
Bonus
40%
Office hours:
Location
Computer Engineering Department CS#13
Time
Monday 10:00am-12:00pm,
Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm.
Outside office hours, please make an appointment by
sending an email to: m.arabiat83@gmail.com
Prepared by :
Reviewed by:
Er. Mohammed Ali Arabiat
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27/01/2015.