University of Bahrain
Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center
Course Syllabus Form
1. Course code:
ITNE 241
2. Course title:
Computer Networks II
3. College: IT
4. Department: CE
5. Program: Computer Engineering
6. Course credits: 3-2-3
7. Course NQF Level:
8. NQF Credits: 12
9. Prerequisite: ITNE 231
10. Lectures Timing & Location:
11. Course web page: http://blackboard.uob.edu.b
12. Course Instructor: Dr.Reham Almesaeed (ralmesaeed@uob.edu.bh)
13. Office Hours and Location: MW 11:00 – 13:00
14. Course coordinator: Dr.Reham Almesaeed
15. Academic year: 2023-2024
16. Semester:
First
Second
Summer
17. Textbook(s):
Kurose, J. F. and Ross, K. W., Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring the
Internet, 6th Ed., Addison Wesley, 2012
18. References:
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Tanenbaum, A. S., Computer Networks, 5th Ed., Pearson,2010.
Forouzan, B. A. , Data Communications and Networking, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2013.
UOB Digital Library: www.library.uob.edu.bh
19. Other learning resources used (e.g. e-Learning, field visits, periodicals, software, etc.):
20. Course description (as published):
The objectives of this subject are to introduce students to the link layer and Local Area
Networks. Error control and correction techniques. Multiple Access Protocols. Ethernet.
Wireless Links. PPP. Frame Relay. ATM. Multimedia Networking and Applications. RealTime Interactive Applications. Scheduling and Policing Mechanisms. Integrated Services.
RSVP. Differentiated Services. Security in Computer Networks. Access Control; Firewalls.
SSL and TLS. Network Management.
21. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
CILOs
1. Analyze various error control and
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correction techniques and their
characteristics
Compare and contrast between
various network technologies such as
Ethernet, WiFi, etc
Explain the concepts of Wireless and
mobile networks
Explain the various aspects of
Network security including firewalls
and cloud security.
Explain the concepts and issues of
multimedia networking
Explain issues related to Network
management
Develop and evaluate performance
of various techniques and protocols
through lab and course project
22. Course assessment:
Assessment Type
Details/ Explanation
of Assessment in
relation to CILOs
Midterm
1-3
Quizzes
Laboratory/
Practical
Assignments
Lab Exam
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Number
Weight
Date(s)
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2
30%
TBA
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23. Description of Topics Covered
Topic Title
Description
(e.g. chapter/experiment
title)
Lab experiments
The labs cover Cisco tracer
Lecture
Interactive presentation
24. Weekly Schedule
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Date
Topics covered
Link Layer: Introduction,
Services
Error detection and
correction
Error detection and
correction
Multiple Access Protocols
CILOs
Teaching Method
1
Interactive
presentation
Lab 1
1
2
2,3
8
Ethernet; CSMA/CD;
Ethernet Technologies
Switching, Link
Virtualization, Data center
Networking
Wireless links and network
characteristics; CDMA,
OFDM
Mid-Semester Break
9
Cont
2,3
10
Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11 Wireless
LAN
Cellular Internet Access &
architecture
Cont
2,3
2,3,6
Multimedia Networking and
Applications; VoIP and RealTime Interactive
Applications; RTP
5
6
7
11
12
13
1,2
2,3
2,3
Interactive
presentation
Lab 2
Assessment
Lab1
Lab2
Interactive
presentation
Quiz (1)
Interactive
presentation
Lab 3
Interactive
presentation
Midterm
Interactive
presentation
Interactive
presentation
Interactive
presentation
Interactive
presentation
Interactive
presentation
Quiz(2)
Interactive
presentation
Lab Exam
Lab 4
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Cont
15
Project Presentation
5
1,2,3,4,5,6
Interactive
presentation
Student
presentation
Academic Integrity Statement
Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process. Students are expected to be
honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals in accordance with the Regulations of
Professional Conduct Violations for University of Bahrain Students, the UOB Plagiarism Policy and the
UOB Guide to Students Rights and Duties. Any breach of academic integrity will be dealt according to the
University Regulations for Professional Conduct Violations.
Prepared by: Dr. Reham Almesaeed
Date: 20-9-2022
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