Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERISTY
Pablo Borbon Main Campus II
Alangilan, Batangas City
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Vision
Mission
COURSE INFORMATION SYLLABUS (CIS)
A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy.
A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through innovations in education,
multidisciplinary research, and community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the spirit of nationhood, propel the national
economy and engage the world for sustainable development.
Course Title
Data Communications
Course Category Electronics Engineering
2nd Semester AY 2023-2024
Semester/Year
Course
Instructor
Course Code
Pre-requisite(s)
Credit Hours
38017
Ivy Kristel R. Caones
Electronics Engineer
ECE 412
ECE 407
( 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
Reference CMO
Date Prepared
January 23, 2023
Revision No.:
1
ivykristel.caones@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
Period of Study 18 weeks
Revision Date:
January 22, 2024
Course Rationale This course is focused on giving students advanced knowledge in the field of Data Communications; terminals, modems; terminal
and Description control units; multiplexers; concentrators; front-end processors; common carrier services; data communication system design;
computer network models; TCP/IP; principles; LAN; WAN. In addition, each student shall be expected to
appreciate their theories by being able to practically engage their skills thru substantial tests and simulations.
3 - hours Lecture
Contact Hours
3 - hours Laboratory
Midterm Exam - 30%
Criteria for
Final Exam - 30%
Assessment
Activities - 15%
Design - 25%
Teaching,
Learning, and
Assessment
Strategies
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This course will be delivered thru hybrid modality and will make use of the Google Classroom.
This will be completed through a combination of several teaching methods such as lectures, casepage 4 of 8 analysis
using library and internet research databases, blended learning using electronic/mobiletechnology, collaborative
team learning where students in groups will work on specific tasks or assignments to be completed in a period of
time. Online learning management tools will be used where lectures, web resources, submissions, communications
and assessments are managed. Laboratory activities will use Packet Tracer/e-nsp, a freeware software available both
in desktop/laptop and mobile devices (Android and IOS).
Assessment Strategies
Student assessment will depend on individual contribution and group performance in the required periodic outputs.
Assessment will be a combination of peer evaluation, portfolio, oral
presentation and questions, and proposal report and output. Assessments will be provided by the course facilitator
for the portfolio, co-team member for peer evaluation as well as written and video presentation rubric.
There will be two major examinations for this course, midterm and final exam. This will be
administered on the scheduled date. Platform to be used may be different depending on the type of examination that
will be given.
One graded activity will be given weekly. The students are expected to submit all activities on
time in google classroom. This activity may be lecture or laboratory activity and should be
submitted until sunday of the week it was assigned. The student should inform the instructor if
he/she fails to submit the activity on the designated day.
Final assessment for the laboratory would include a group activity of network design. Design
will be presented in the class. Each group will have a maximum of five members.
Attendance will not be part of the grading system, but will be regularly tracked by the instructor.
Students are encouraged to join online class meetings, recorded will also be available in the
classroom for those who failed or having technical difficulties during the class.
Intended
Learning
Outcomes (ILO)
Assessment
Method and
Distribution
Map
Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:
ILO1 Identify the different categories of Data Communication
ILO2 Differentiate communications configurations and network topologies and security independently
ILO3 Solve problems, individually, on different Data Communication problems.
ILO4 Design a LAN based computer system for SOHO in detail by the end of the term successfully
ILO5
ILO6
Assessment Tasks (AT) Distribution
Intended Learning Outcomes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
C
Code
Assessment Tasks I/R/D (%)
R
40 40 20
100
ME Midterm Exam
20
R
FE
Final Exam
20
30 50 20
100
R
50
AC
Activities
10
100
D
DE
Design
50
100
Total
100
1
Domains
P
A
50
50
50
Distribution
Map
Textbook
Other Books and
Articles
Institutional
Graduate
Attributes (IGA)
Note:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
IGA
IGA1
Deal, Richard. CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide. Copyright 2008
Forouzan, Behrouz A. Data Communications and Networking. Fifth Edition, Copyright 2013
Stallings, William. Data and Computer Communications. Ninth Edition, Copyright 2011
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide Sixth Edition, Copyright 2007
Cisco Exploration 1, 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Exploration 2, 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Statements
Knowledge Competence
Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for functioning effectively as a professional in the
discipline, and an ability to integrate and apply them effectively to practice in the workplace.
IGA2
Creativity and Innovation
Experiment with new approaches, challenge existing knowledge boundaries and design novel solutions to solve problems.
IGA3
Critical and Systems
Identify, define, and deal with complex problems pertinent to the future professional practice or daily life through logical,
analytical and critical thinking.
Communication
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of audiences, across a range of professional and
personal contexts, in English and Pilipino.
Lifelong Learning
Identify own learning needs for professional or personal development; demonstrate an eagerness to take up opportunities for
learning new things as well as the ability to learn effectively on their own.
IGA4
IGA5
IGA6
Leadership, teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills
Function effectively both as a leader and as a member of a team; motivate and lead a team to work towards goal; work
collaboratively with other team members; as well as connect and interact socially and effectively with diverse culture.
IGA7
Global Outlook
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of global issues and willingness to work, interact effectively and show
sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Social and National Responsibility
Demonstrate an awareness of their social and national responsibility; engage in activities that contribute to the betterment of
the society; and behave ethically and responsibly in social, professional and work environments.
IGA8
Student
Outcomes (SO)
All internal assessments with feedback will be made available within 2 week after each assessment submission except Final
Blanchard, Eugene. Introduction to Data Communications. Copyright January 2007, Rev 2.1
SO
SO1
SO2
SO3
SO4
Student Outcomes (SO) Statements
Discipline Knowledge
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science,
and mathematics
Investigation
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health,
safety, welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Design/Development of Solutions
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
Leadership and Teamwork
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments,
which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
SO5
CDIO
Framework
Skills
Sustainable
Development
Goals Skills
Problem Analysis
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive
environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
SO6 Ethics and Professionalism
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to
SO7 Communication
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
CDIO
CDIO Skills
CDIO1 Disciplinary Knowledge & Reasoning
Knowledge of underlying mathematics and sciences, core engineering fundamental knowledge, advanced engineering
fundamental knowledge, methods and tools
CDIO2 Personal and Professional Skills & Attributes
Analytical reasoning and problem solving; experimentation , investigation and knowledge discovery; system thinking;
attitudes, thoughts and learning; ethics, equity and other responsibilities
CDIO3 Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork & Communication
Teamwork, communications, communication in a foreign language
CDIO4 Conceiving, Designing, Implementing & Operating Systems
External, societal and environmental context, enterprise and business context, conceiving, systems engineering and
management, designing, implementing, operating
SDG
SDG Skills
SDG1 Envisioning
Establish a link between long-term goals and and immediate actions, and motivate people to take action by harnessing their
deep aspirations.
SDG2 Critical Thinking and Reflection
Examine economic, environmental, social and cultural structures in the context of sustainable development, and challenges
people to examine and question the underlying assumptions that influence their world views by having them reflect on
unsustainable practices.
SDG3 Systemic Thinking
Recognise that the whole is more than the sum of its parts, and it is a better way to understand and manage complex
situations.
2
SDG4 Building Partnerships
Promote dialogue and negotiation, learning to work together, so as to strengthen ownership of and commitment to
sustainable action through education and learning.
SDG5 Participation in Decision Making
Empower oneself and others through involvement in joint analysis, planning and control of local decisions.
COURSE POLICIES
A. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system adopted by this course is as follows:
Excellent
1.00 98 - 100
Superior
1.25 94 97
20%
Midterm Exam
Very Good
1.5 90 93
20%
Final Exam
Good
1.75 88 89
10%
Activities
Meritorious
2.00 85 87
50%
Design
Very Satisfactory 2.25 83 84
100%
Total
Satisfactory
2.50 80 82
Fairly Satisfactory 2.75 78 79
3.00 75 Passing
77
100%
Total
5.00 Below 70
Failure
Incomplete
INC
*Students who got a computed grade of 70-74 will be given an appropriate remedial activity in which the final grade should be
either passing (3.0) or failure (5.0).
B.
CLASS POLICY
Google Classroom is the official LMS that will be adopted as mandated by the University. All students enrolled in the course are
expected to enroll in the Google Classroom during the first week of classes. All materials pertaining to the course will be made
available to the students via Google Classroom. Examination links will also be posted. Google Meet will be the platform used
for the conduct of synchronous classes. The links are also provided in Google Classroom.
MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Students who failed to take the exam during the schedule date can be given a special exam provided he/she has valid reason. If
it is health reason, he/she should provide the faculty with the medical certificate signed by the attending Physician. Other
reasons shall be assessed first by the faculty to determine its validity.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating during examinations or plagiarism in connection with any academic work.
Such acts are considered major offenses and will be dealt with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct.
DROPPING
Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at the Registrar’s Office before the
midterm examination. Students who officially drop out of class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the preliminary
examination or not and irrespective of their preliminary grades.
A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.
C.
OTHER COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) Activities
Ch. Topics / Reading List
ILO
Wks Topic Outcomes
Course Orientation/Discussion of Course Syllabus
1
Presentation of Syllabus, Class
and Information, Course Requirements and
Rules
Policies Relation to the Department and College
Mission, Quality Policy, Mission and Vision
● Program Educational Objectives
● Student Outcomes
1 ● Introduction to Data Communications
2
● To be able to understand the
1
history of communications,
information systems, and the
applications of data
○ Category of Data Communication
communication networks.
○ Transmission Modes
3
● To learn the concepts and
○ Error control
techniques in error detection and
correction.
● Identify categories of data
communication and transmission
modes
2
Two wire vs Four Wire
4
3
Network Topologies
4
4
5
Network Components
● Information Security
5
6
7
SO
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
1
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
● Differentiate two wire and four
wire transmission
● Describe the different types of
network topologies
1
1
2
1,6
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
● Identify different network
● Define information security
● Identify the challenges for
information security
● List important information
security terms
● Describe the four basic types of
attacks
● List the main vulnerabilities of
internet-based services
● Implement security measures
for
electronic mail, web browsing,
and instant3 messaging
2
2
1,6
1,6
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
6
● Cryptography
8
9
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
● Define information security
● Identify the challenges for
information security
● List important information
security terms
● Describe the four basic types of
attacks
● List the main vulnerabilities of
internet-based services
● Implement security measures
for
electronic mail, web browsing,
and instant messaging
2
● Define cryptography
● Explain how to use
cryptography
● Describe the public key/private
key system
● Create a public key/private key
set
● Create a self-signed certificate
2
1,6
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
1,6
Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
7
Network Protocols and Architecture
8
LAN/MAN/WAN/GAN
13
● To learn LAN architectures and 4,5, 1,6, Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
systems
6
7
● To learn basic concepts of
internetworking, addressing, and
routing.
9
ISDN/B-ISDN
14
Students will be able to
demonstrate their concept of the
mini project related to their field
of specialization.
10
● Design
15 to
16
4,5, 1,6,
6
7
11
Design Presentation
17 to
18
4,5, 1,6,
6
7
12
Assessment Schedule
Distribution
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Activities
Design
ILOs
ILO1
ILO2
ILO3
ILO4
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7
ILOs
ILOIGA
Map
ping
4,5, 1,6, Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
6
7
Group Presentation
FINAL EXAMINATION
Asse
ssme
nt
Meth
od
ILOSO
and
ILOCPA
Map
ping
10 to Open System Interconnection
1,2, 1,6, Face-to-Face Discussion, Google meet
12
- System Network Architecture
3,4,
7
- TCP/IP Architecture
5,6
- Character-Oriented Protocols
- Bit-Oriented Protocols
● Students will examine and
understand network protocols and
architectures.
● Understand the principles of
protocol layering
1
ME
IGA1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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10
11
Week No.
12
13
14
15
x
x
x
16
17
x
x
x
18
x
x
2
FE
x
x
x
x
x
STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)
7
C
P
ME
FE
AC
AC
AC
DE
DE
6
INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (IGA): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)
IGA2
IGA3
IGA5
4
x
A
DE
ILOIGA
Map
ping
ILO1
ILO2
ILO3
ILO4
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7
ILOCDI
O
and
ILOSDG
Map
ping
ILOs
ILO1
ILO2
ILO3
ILO4
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7
Prepared by:
ME
FE
AC
DE
CDIO 1
ME
CDIO SKILLS
CDIO 2 CDIO 3
SDG Skills
CDIO 4
FE
AC
DE
SDG2
ME
FE
AC
DE
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Engr. Ivy Kristel R. Caones
Engr. Anela L. Salvador
Dr. Cristina Amor M. Rosales
Faculty
Department/Program Chairperson
College Dean/ Head, Academic Affairs
Date: January 22, 2024
Date:
Date:
Remarks:
1 The syllabus is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2 Any changes to the syllabus shall be communicated (in writing) to the Program Chair and the approved revised version must be communicated to
the students.
3 The course instructor may set a more stringent similarity percentage (minimum 20%) for their respective courses pertaining to student's
submissions. However, it must be communicated in writing to the respective Program Chair and the approved revised version must be
communicated to the students.
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