Soran University
Computer Networks
Module Specification
1. Module Title Computer Networks
2. Module Code: CS309CN
3. Module Level Third Stage
4. Module Leader Diyar Salah Fadhil
5. Teaching Semester two Semesters
6. Credit Rating for the module 4 Credits
7. Prerequisites and co-requisites Computer Network
8. Module Summary
Learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 network,
including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, identifying basic
security threats, understanding redundant topologies, troubleshooting common
network issues, connecting to a WAN, configuring EIGRP and OSPF in IPv4,
understanding wide-area network technologies, and getting familiar with device
management. Learners will expertise in troubleshooting, and more lab time.
9. Module Aims
At the end of all the modules within this course you will be able to – understand
LAN and WAN networking concepts. Students will learn TCP/IP and IP
addressing and subnetting. Get knowledge about routing process and be able to
configure a router and switch for use in a live network environment.
10. Learning Outcomes
Upon course completion, students will be able to perform tasks related to:
1. Exploring the basics of networking concepts and Network Protocols
2. Describe Network Layer models
3. Understanding the concept of Ethernet technology
4. Routing Concepts / Static and Dynamic Routing protocols
5. Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration
6. Concepts of WAN Technology
On successful completion of this module students will:
11. Syllabus
-Introduction to Network [1]
-Using Layered Models [5]
-Ethernet [1]
-Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding [5]
- LAN Design [6]
- Introducing Wide Area Networks [5]
12. Assessment Strategy
Student will be under taken group project, assignment, lab work Theory exam
as a part of summative assessment. Formative assessment also conducted
during class and lab session.
13. Summary description of assessment items
Assessment Description
Type
of Item
Theory
exam
Lab Exam
Final
Theory and
Lab Exam
Multiple
choices, IP
Calculating,
etc…
Configuratio
n, Design
%
Weightin
g
20
Grading
20
Tariff
Week due
Week 5, 8,
12, week
15, 18 , 21
Week 8,
12 , 16, 21
60
14. Learning Session Structure
2 hours Theory and 2 Hours Practical / Per-Week
15. Learning and Teaching Methods
Theory – Here will get theoretical knowledge about Router and Switch,
Configuration, Layers and other Advanced Networking concepts. So student
will undergo a minimum of 46 hours of Theory sessions.
Practical- Student can configure switch and router in live environment by
using cables. Design topology and testing, this gives an immense experience
on practical.
16. Scheme of Work
Week
Delivery Content
Method
Week 1
Lecture
Week1
Week
2,3,4,5,
6
Week
2,3,4,5,
6
Week 7
Lab
Lecture
Week 7
Week
8,9,10,
11,12
Lab
Lecture
Week
8,9,10,
11,12
Week
13,14,
15,16,1
7,18
Week
13,14,
15,16,
17,18
Week
19,20,
21,22,
23
Week
19,20,
21,22,23
Lab
Introduction
to Network
Using
Layered
Models
Lab
Lecture
Lecture
Ethernet
Introduction
to Routing
and Packet
Forwarding
Lab
Learning
Outcomes
Form of
Assessment
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Exercises
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Exercises
Lo1
Formative
Assessment
Lo2
Formative
Assessment
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Exercises
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Lo3
Formative
Assessment
Lo4
Formative
Assessment
Lo5
Formative
Assessment
Lo6
Formative
Assessment
Exercises
LAN Design
Lab
Lecture
Learning
Materials
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Exercises
Introducing
Wide Area
Networks
Slides,
Video,
Picture
Exercises
17. Bibliography
Network Fundamentals – CCNA Exploration
(Mark A. Dye, Rick McDonald and Antoon W. Rufi)
CCNA Command Portable Guide – (Scott Empson)
18. Authored by
Diyar Salah Fadhil
19. Validated and Verified by
Scientific committee of Computer Science department