Course Outline / Syllabus

COURSE NUMBER: CS_MJ11
TITLE: DATA COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING

DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM: BS COMPUTER SCIENCE

SEMESTER AND SCHOOL YEAR: 2nd Semester, SY 2007-2008
INSTRUCTOR: _________________________

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth discussion of computer networks. It includes a detailed discussion of the different Network Models. Concepts that have a direct effect on the efficiency of a network (e.g. collision and broadcast domains, topology) are also discussed. Concepts on different network technologies, distributed computation, networking, and communication software, and security issues are also discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (DESIRABLE OBJECTIVES):
Towards the end of the course, students are expected to / able to:
_ Be familiar with the different Network Models.
_ Understand different network technologies
_ Understand the effects of using different networking topologies
_ Be updated with different advanced network technologies that can be used to connect different networks
_ Be familiar with various hardware and software that can help protect the network
_ Know the advantage of using a network management system

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
1. Introduction to Computer Networks
_ Sharing Resources
2. Overview of Networking Models
_ OSI
_ TCP/IP
3. Physical Layer
4. Data Link Layer
5. Network Layer
6. Transport Layer
7. Application Layer
8. Network Topologies
9. Network Security

REQUIRED READINGS
Computer Networks, 4th Edition by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Computer Communications and Networking Technologies by Michael A. Gallo, William M. Hancock

SUGGESTED READINGS
Business Data Communications and Networking, 7th Edition
Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Project, Blogs, Links,forum, Term Paper, Tree Planting

CONSULTATION HOURS

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