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title: 'CSE 452 -  Computer Networks Sessional'
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date: '2026-04-28'
description: 'CSE 452 - Computer Networks Sessional Section A: General Information Course Title: Computer Networks Sessional Type of Course: Optional, Sessional, Non-departmental Offered to: EEE Pre-requisite Course(s): None Section B: Course Details Course Content (As approved by the Academic Council…'
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# CSE 452 - Computer Networks Sessional

## Section A: General Information

- **Course Title:** Computer Networks Sessional
- **Type of Course:** Optional, Sessional, Non-departmental
- **Offered to:** EEE
- **Pre-requisite Course(s):** None

## Section B: Course Details

### Course Content (As approved by the Academic Council)

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.

### Course Objectives

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.

### Knowledge required

**Technical**

Programming

### Course Outcomes

| **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

### Mapping of Knowledge Profile, Complex Engineering Problem Solving and Complex Engineering Activities

| **COs** | **K1** | **K2** | **K3** | **K4** | **K5** | **K6** | **K7** | **K8** | **P1** | **P2** | **P3** | **P4** | **P5** | **P6** | **P7** | **A1** | **A2** | **A3** | **A4** | **A5** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 |  | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |  | √ | √ | √ |  |  |  |  | √ |  |  |  |  |
| CO2 |  | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |  |  | √ | √ | √ |  |  | √ |  | √ | √ |  |  |  |
| CO3 |  | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |  | √ | √ | √ | √ |  |  |  | √ | √ |  | √ |  | √ |

### Lecture Plan

| **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 |

### Assessment Strategy

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.

### Distribution of Marks

Attendance: 10%

Online Assignment: 25%

Offline Assignment 25%

Final Project: 20%

Final Quiz: 20%

> **Total: 100%**

### Textbook/References

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**

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