Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Computer Networks I CE307 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. BÜŞRA TAKGİL
Instructors BÜŞRA TAKGİL
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to recognize and classify computer networks, fundamentals of data communication, data transmission media, data transmission protocols, network topology, protocol concepts, OSI reference model and TCP/IP model with its layers, internet concepts, fundamentals of internet protocol and architecture, learning the operation of TCP/IP group protocols, learning IP addressing architecture and subnetting, ethernet and media access, physical addressing, cabling and network planning.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes - - Knows computer network concepts
- - Learns the Layered Model and OSI Model
- - Learns Application Layer Protocols
- - Learns Transport Layer and Protocols
- - Learns Network Layer, IP Addressing and Subnetting
- - Learns Data Link Layer and MAC Addressing
- - Learns Physical Layer and Media Types
- Learns Modern Network Architecture and Network Planning
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Computer Network Concepts
1. Week Circuit switching and packet switching, requirements of modern network architecture
2. Week Network models, TCP/IP model and OSI model
2. Week Application layer functions, application and service software
3. Week Operation of application layer protocols, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP, Telnet, DHCP
4. Week Transport layer functions, TCP and UDP protocols, operation and comparison
5. Week Introduction to network layer functions, routing concepts and addressing
6. Week IP addressing architecture
7. Week Subnetting, basic subnets and VLSM
8. Week Data link layer functions and media access methods
9. Week Ethernet
10. Week Physical layer and its functions
11. Week Network Cabling
12. Week Network planning
13. Week Cabling applications and project design
14. Week Introduction to network device management
Recommended Sources
Computer Network,Resul Kara, Nobel
Computer Networks, Andrew Tanenbaum
Data And Computer Communications William Stallings
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 Measurement Method
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 10 10 100
Homework 2 4 4 16
Final 1 3 3
Classroom Activities 7 1 7
Total Workload 129
ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0