STUDENT STUDY GUIDE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING POLITEKNIK KOTA BHARU

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COURSE DEC3023 – Computer Networking

Fundamentals CREDIT ( S ) 3

PROGRAMME DEP/DEE/DET

PRE-REQUISITES None

LECTURER 1. Sheilani Bt Shaari

OFFICE LOCATION Electrical Engineering Department,5th Floor, Administration Building

CONTACT NUMBER 012-9982154 EMAIL sheilani.poli@1govuc.gov.my

COURSE SYNOPSIS COMPUTER NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS course introduces students to the

concepts and principles of data transmission and computer networks. This course enables

students to correctly use standard terminology in Describing the main Local Area Network

(LAN) topologies, hardware and software components used in. This course provides students

with the knowledge and skills to build a network infrastructure using copper cabling, fiber

optic cable, and wireless devices. Students also learn to troubleshoot and secure the network.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge on network and computer network for

a specific implementation. (C3, PLO1)

2. Categorize the network protocol, network services,

network problem and network security in Local Area

Network (LAN). (C4, PLO3)

3. Construct simple LAN or WLAN in accordance to IEEE

or TIA/EIA-568-A/B wiring standard and network

troubleshooting using network simulation tool. (P4,

PLO5)

4. Demonstrate awareness of the norm practice of

professional bodies such as IEE E or TIA/EIA-568-A/B

during practical work session. (A3, PLO10)

STUDENT LEARNING TIME ( SLT)

Lecture ( Dependent ) 30

Practical ( Dependent ) 30

Self-Learning (Independent) 56

Other Assessment Task ( Independent ) 4

Student Learning Time (SLT) 120

Credit = SLT/40 3

COURSE CONTENT

WEEK TOPIC SUB TOPIC CLO ASSESSMENT

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1.0 INTRODUCTION TO

NETWORKING

1.1 Basic concepts and components of computer networks

1.2 Networking standards

CLO1

CLO2

2 1.3 Types and classification of networks

1.4 Computer Network Topologies Practical Work 1

3 1.5 Principles of communication in networking 1.6 Networking hardware

Practical Work 1

4 1.7 Computer Network Connection Practical Work 2

Quiz 1

5

2.0 THE OPEN SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION (OSI)

MODEL AND NETWORK

PROTOCOLS

2.1 Network communication

2.2 Local Area Network

CLO1

Practical Work 2

6 2.3 Basic concepts of Internet connection

2.4 Network services Practical Work 3

7

2.5 E-mail client Server

2.6 Addressing scheme for TCP/IP suite

2.7 Computer Network Transmission

Practical Work 3

Quiz 2

8

3.0 DATA TRANSMISSION AND

NETWORKING MEDIA

3.1 Basic of Data Transmission and Networking Media

CLO1

CLO3

CLO4

Practical Work 4

9 3.2 Network Cabling Preparations Practical Work 4

10 3.3 Network Cabling Problems Practical Work 5 Test

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4.0 WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES AND

BASIC SECURITY

4.1 Wireless Technology

4.2 Networking threats

CLO1

CLO3

CLO4

Practical Work 5

Project

12 4.3 Security on a Wireless LAN

4.4 Methods of Attacks Practical Work 6

13 4.5 Security policies

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5.0 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Basic troubleshooting methodology

5.2 Connectivity problems CLO2

CLO4

15 5.3 Troubleshooting Document

5.4 Troubleshoot Command Line

ASSESSMENT:

The course assessment is carried out in two sections:

i) Continuous Assessment - (CA)50%

ii) Final Examination - (FE) 50%

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA)

Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and

comprises the followings:

Quiz 2 10%

Theory Test 1 10%

Project 1 5%

Practical Work 6 25%

REFERENCES

1.0 Todd Lammle. (2011). CCNA Cisco Certified Network

Associate Study Guide (7th Edition), Wiley Publishing.

(ISBN: 407-0-901-071)

2.0 Wendell Odom, Thomas Knott. (2006). Networking Basics

CCNA 1 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy).

Cisco Press. (ISBN: 978-1-58713-164-6)

3.0 Cisco System. (2005). CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide,

Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3rd Edition.

Cisco Press (ISBN: 978-1-58713-150-9).

4.0 Tamara Dean. (2005). Network + 2005 in Depth. Thomson

Course Technology. (ISBN: 1-59200-792-9)

5.0 Andrew S. Tanenbaum. (2003). Computer Networks Fourth

Edition. Prentice Hall. (ISBN: 0-13-066102-3)