COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer System
and Communication, Faculty of Computer Science
& Information Systems
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Course Code: Network Communication (SCSR1213) Semester: II
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Academic Session: 2011/2012
:
PM Dr Md Asri Bin
Ngadi
PM Dr Muhammad
Shafie Bin Abd
Latiff
Marina Binti Md
Arshad
Firoz Bin Yusuf
Patel Dawoodi
Section
:
01 (SCB)
02 (SCD)
03, 04 (SCJ)
05 (SCR), 06 (SCV)
Room No.
:
N28 347-11
N28 301-07
N28 346-07
N28 346-16
Tel
:
07-5532006
07-5532003
07-5532390
07-5532381
Email
:
dr.asri@utm.my
shafie@utm.my
marinama@ utm.my
firoz@fsksm.utm.my
Lecturer
:
Synopsis
This course will discuss the basic topics of computer network and data
communications. Based on OSI seven layers, the course will apply bottom-up
approach. Starts with the important and usage of computer network in common
applications, the approach will go further detail in the technical knowledge in data
communication and network protocols specifically focus at the Layer 1, Layer 2,
Layer 3 and Layer 4 of OSI seven layers. At the end of this course, students will
have an understanding and appreciation of how data is transferred in networking
environment using some standard network protocol.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
No.
1
2
Programme
Learning
Outcome(s)
Addressed
Course Learning Outcome
Describe functionality of common network
application, network standard and
Standardization Bodies, the function of layer 1
and Error Detection, Correction and Data Link
Control at layer 2 of OSI 7 layers
Explain the responsibilities and the technical
function of Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layers 4 of the
ISO reference model.
Prepared by:
Name: Marina Binti Md Arshad & Hazinah Kutty
Mammi
Signature:
Date: 16 February 2012
PO1
(C2,P1,A1)
PO3
(C2, P2)
Assessment
Methods
Q1, L1&2, SB, E
Q2, L3&4, Ga,
Final Exam
Certified by: (Course Panel Head)
Name:
Signature:
Date:
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer System
and Communication, Faculty of Computer Science
& Information System
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Course Code: Network Communication (SCSR1213) Semester: II
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Academic Session: 2010/2011
3
Discuss and solve technical and protocol
problem in network and data transmission.
4
Discuss and work in a group in documenting the
network protocol solution in network
applications.
PO5
(CTPS1)
L1,2,3&4, SB
PO6
(TS1)
L1,2,3&4, Ga,
HBS
(L – Lab, SB – Skil Based, Q – Quiz, Ga – Group Assignment; Pr – Presentation; HBS-Harvard
Business School Case Study; E – Mid Term Exam; F- Final Exam)
STUDENT LEARNING TIME
Teaching and Learning Activities
 Lecturer
Centered
Face to face
Learning
 Student Centered

Self Learning




Formal Assessment


Student
Learning Time
(hours)
Lecture
38
- Practical/Lab/Tutorial
4
- Student Centered
Activity (SCA)
4
Sub Total
- Manual
Non Face to face - Assignment
- Module
or Student
- Project
Centered
Learning (SCL)
- Group Discussion
- Others
Revision
Assessment Preparation
Others
Sub Total
- Quiz
- Lab
Continuous
Assessment
- Skill Based
- HBS case Study
Mid-Term Exam
Final Examination
Sub Total
TOTAL SLT
46
3
10
28
20
61
2
4
2
2
2
3
10+5
120
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer System
and Communication, Faculty of Computer Science
& Information System
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Course Code: Network Communication (SCSR1213) Semester: II
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Academic Session: 2010/2011
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lecture, Co-operative Learning, Active Learning, E-learning.
Face to face meetings are schedule 4 hour per week. However, lectures will be conducted in 2 to
3 hours in a week. An extra hour will be used for the lab, self-study, discussion, tutorial in a
guided form and continuous assessments. Notes will be uploaded in e-learning. Students are
encouraged to get more understanding from the book and Internet.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week
Content
Activities/hours
1–3
(20/2 – 9/3)
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
- Living in a Network Centric World
- Overview: Data Communication and Networking
- Network Models
- Extra: Emerging Technologies
- Extra: Client Server and Peer to Peer
- Extra: Application Layer Protocols
Lecture: 8
SCA: 2
Assessment: Lab1,
Quiz1
4–6
(12/3 – 30/3)
PART 2: PHYSICAL LAYER AND MEDIA
- Data and signals
- Digital and Analog Transmission
- Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing
- Transmission Media
Lecture: 8
Lab/SCA: 2
Assessment: Lab2,
Skill Based Exam,
PART 3: DATA LINK LAYER
- Error Detection and Correction
- Data Link Control
Lecture: 4
7
(2/4 – 6/4)
Weeks 8
(9/4 – 13/4)
9 – 10
(16/4 – 27/4)
Mid-Semester Break
PART 3: DATA LINK LAYER (Continued)
- Multiple Access
- Wired LANs: Ethernet
- Wireless LANs
- Connections LANs, Backbone Network and Virtual LANs
- Virtual-Circuit Networks: Frame Relay and ATM
Lecture: 8
SCA: 2
Assessment: Lab3,
Mid Term Exam
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Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer System
and Communication, Faculty of Computer Science
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Course Code: Network Communication (SCSR1213) Semester: II
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Academic Session: 2010/2011
11 – 13
(30/4 – 18/5)
*Th 17/5
Wesak Day
14 – 15
(21/5 – 1/6)
PART 4: NETWORK LAYER
- Logical Addressing
- Internet Protocol
- Address Mapping, Error Reporting and Multicasting
- Delivery, Forwarding and Routing
Lecture: 8
Lab/SCA: 2
Assessment: Lab4,
Quiz2, Group
Assignment
PART 5: TRANSPORT LAYER
- Process-to Process Delivery: UDP, TCP, and SCTP
- Congestion Control and Quality of Service
Lecture: 6
Assessment : Soft
Skill in HBS
Week 16
(4/6 – 8/6)
Study Week
:
REFERENCES
Main Text:
Behrouz A. Forouzan (2007). Data Communications and Networking 4th Edition,
McGraw-Hill International Edition.
Other References:
1. Dye, McDonald and Rufi (2008).Network Fundamentals: CCNA Exploration
Companion Guide, CISCO Press.
GRADING:: CLASS
No.
Assessment
Number
% each
% total
1
Skill Based Exam
1
5
5
2
Quiz
2
5
10
3
Lab Assignments
5
2
10
4
Group Assignment
1
10
10
5
Midterm Examination
1
25
25
6
Final Exam
1
35
35
7
Harvard Business School
1
5
5
Overall Total
Dates
Exam week
100
Students should spend 2 hours per week for revision, 4 hours for mid-term preparation, 6
hours for final exam preparation, 1 hour for every other continuous assessment. All
continuous assessments will be done in weekly meeting. Mid-term and final examination are
done out of weekly meeting and the date will be determined and announced in e-learning.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer System
and Communication, Faculty of Computer Science
& Information System
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Course Code: Network Communication (SCSR1213) Semester: II
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Academic Session: 2010/2011
COURSE POLICY:
 Attendance is compulsory and will be taken in every class. Students with less than 80% total
attendance (45 hours) will not be allowed to sit for the final exam.
 Students are required to behave and follow the dressing and conduct as stated by the
University’s regulations while in class, lab and in the exam hall.
 Any form of plagiarisms is NOT ALLOWED. Students who are caught cheating during exams will
FAIL the course. Students who are copying other student’s assignment will get ZERO mark.
 Make up exam and skill based will not be given, except for students who are sick and submit
medical certificate from UTM clinic within 3 days from the exam date. Makeup exam will be given
within one week from the initial date of exam.
 Assignments and group project must be submitted on the due dates. Marks will be deducted for
late submissions. Assignments and group project that are handed over after three days from the
due dates will NOT be accepted.
For other rules and regulations, please refer to UTM Academic Rule Book.