Course Title: Computer Networks Sessional
Type of Course: Optional, Sessional, Non-departmental
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Switching and multiplexing; ISO, TCP-IP and ATM reference models. Different Data Communication Services: Physical Layer- wired and wireless transmission media, Cellular Radio: Communication satellites; Data Link Layer: Elementary protocols, sliding window protocols. Error detection and correction, HDLC, DLL of internet, DLL of ATM; Multiple Access protocols, IEEE.802 Protocols for LANs and MANs, Switches, Hubs and Bridges; High speed LAN; Network layer: Routing, Congestion control, Internetworking, Network layer in internet: IP protocol, IP addresses, ARP; NI in ATM transport layer: transmission control protocol. UDP, AT M adaptation layer; Application layer: Network security; Email, Domain Name System; Simple Network Management Protocol; HTTP and World Wide Web.
The students are expected to:
Understandand simulate architectures of different types of computer networks and its components.
Develop contemporary and new protocols of computer networks.
Identify and implement applications of computer networks.
Technical
Programming
| CO No. | CO Statement After undergoing this course, students should be able to: |
Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand and simulate architectures of different types of computer networks and its components. | PO(a), PO(b), PO(g) | C4, A4, P4 | Lecture, Demonstration, and hands-on | Lab. and home assignments, participation in hands on sessions |
| CO2 | Develop contemporary and new protocols of computer networks. | PO(d), PO(f) | C6, A2, P3 | Lecture, Demonstration, and hands-on | Lab. and home assignments, participation in hands on sessions |
| CO3 | Identify and implement applications of computer networks. | PO(e), PO(c) | C6, A5, P5 | Lecture, Demonstration, and hands-on | Lab. and home assignments, participation in hands on sessions |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| COs | K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
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| CO3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Week | Lecture Topics | Corresponding CO(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lecture on Socket Programming | CO3 |
| Week 2 | Practice Session at Lab and Assignment 1 Declaration | CO3 |
| Week 3 | Assignment 1 Evaluation | CO3 |
| Week 4 | Lecture on Internet Applications (HTTP/DNS) and Assignment 2 declaration | CO2, CO3 |
| Week 5 | Lecture on basic Packet Tracer and | CO1 |
| Week 6 | Evaluation of Assignment 2 | CO2, CO3 |
| Week 7 | Online on basic Packet Tracer and practice session | CO1 |
| Week 8 | Lecture on subnetting and practice session | CO1, CO2 |
| Week 9 | Lecture on advanced Packet Tracer and practice session | CO1 |
| Week 10 | Online on subnetting and advanced packet tracer | CO1, CO2 |
| Week 11 | Lecture on ARP/DHCP and practice session | CO2 |
| Week 12 | Assignment 3 Declaration | CO2, CO3 |
| Week 13 | Assignment 3 Evaluation | CO2, CO3 |
| Week 14 | Final Quiz | CO1, CO2, and CO3 |
Class Attendance: Class attendance will be recorded in every class.
Online/ Offline Assignments: There will be 3/4 online or offline assignments
Projects: There will be a project related to topics covered in the sessional
Final Quiz: A comprehensive Final Quiz will be held at the end of the semester as per the institutional ordinance.
Attendance: 10%
Online Assignment: 25%
Offline Assignment 25%
Final Project: 20%
Final Quiz: 20%
Total: 100%
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 8th Edition, Jim Kurose, Keith Ross
Computer Networks, 6th Edition, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall
Communication and Signal Processing Group