K0094

Course Syllabus
SERIAL NUMBER: K0094

COURSE TITLE: Computer Networks

COURSE LEARNING
OUTCOMES: This course includes an introduction to data communications concepts. Discussion also includes functions and characteristics of the OSI reference model,
client-server environment administration of computer networks, network services, and device configuration, backup and restore, process/task automation
and file system. Laboratory highlights include discussion and practice on structured cabling, network adapter installation and configuration, and computer
communications. Various LAN (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Token-Ring) and WAN (Dial-up, Dedicated, Frame Relay, ATM) technologies
will be covered.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. recognize why computer networks exist and how it has evolved over the years;
2. describe the significant organizations, global and regional, responsible for defining specifications and standards in computer networking, as well as the
OSI Seven-Layer Reference Model;
3. explain the physical details involved in the exchange of information between electronic devices;
4. identify the various widely available network technologies used in interconnecting computers;
5. explain the significance of the Internet Protocol (IP) within the Internet, and how it is used and going to be used in the future;
6. explain the significance of the transport and session layer features, i.e., flow control and data integrity;
7. identify the various common network services based on IP and how each operates to be of value to the end-user;
8. identify the various hardware and software components that make up a computer network; and
9. identify the different considerations to be taken into account when organizing and managing a computer network.

CREDIT: 3 lec, 1 lab (3 hrs. lec per week, 3 hrs. lab per week)

PRE-REQUISITE: DATACOM – Data Communications

REFERENCES:
1. Mueller, S. (2013). Upgrading and Repairing PC's (21st Edition). Indianapolis, Ind.: Que.
2. Oliviero, A. (2014). Cabling: the complete guide to copper and fiber-optic networking, 5th ed. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley and Sons.
3. Sosinsky, B. (2009). Networking bible. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub., Inc.
4. Tanenbaum, A. (2011). Computer Networks (5th Edition), Boston: Pearson Prentice Hall.

MANDATED BOOK: None

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Lecture Discussion/Recitation
2. Quizzes/Seatworks/Assignment
3. Group Work
4. Major Examination

GRADING SYSTEM: The following percentage distribution shall be followed:

Prelims 20%
Midterms 20%
Pre-finals 20%
Finals 40%
100%

The following are the recommended periodical grade components for this course:

Lecture:

Class Participation 10%

Exercises and Seatwork 20%
Quizzes 20%
Periodical Examination: 50%
100%

Laboratory:

Laboratory Exercises: 100%

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Course Outline
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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
1 Adapt with the course 1 1-3 3 Course 15 11 4 Lecture/Discussion Ability to comprehend what
description, objectives, Orientation the course is all about - its
course requirements, Introduction of the objectives, requirements,
topics included in the course the topics to be included in
course, grading system, Grading system it, grading criteria, and
and classroom rules classroom rules
Rules and Students must be able to:
Regulations Apply implemented rules
to avoid punishable
circumstances
2 4-6 3 Introduction to 38 17 10 Lecture/Discussion
Computer
Networking

2 Define Internet Computer Knowledge about Internet

Networking and
Data
Communication

3 Define networking Knowledge about

networking

4 Define data Knowledge about data

communications communication

5 Relate telecommunications
and computer networking
to data communications

6 Identify the advantages of Rationale: Why Ability to cite the Restate the advantages of
computer networks Network advantages of computer computer networks
Computers networks

7 Identify the requirements Ability to cite the Restate the requirements

for Internet connection requirements for Internet for Internet connection
connection

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
8 Enumerate and explain the Using a PC on a
components of a PC Network
Computer
Hardware Basics

9 Enumerate and explain the

different information that
flows in a PC

10 Define Network Interface Knowledge about network

Card (NIC) interface card

11 Enumerate the factors to

be considered in choosing
the NIC

12 Define computer software Knowledge about computer

software

13 Review the conversion Network Math

from decimal number base
system to a binary number
base system and vice
versa

14 Familiarize with the eNSP 1 3 01 Laboratory 5 Laboratory

Simulator Application Exercise 1 Exercise
environment

15 Demonstrate how to
create, arrange, delete,
and connect devices

Networking 75 36 19 Lecture/Discussion
3 7-9 3
Fundamentals
16 Discuss how computer Evolution: Brief Ability to produce a Synthesize general points
networks evolved History of summary of how computer about the significant
Computer networks evolved changes of computer
Networking networks over the years

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Wk Lec Lab
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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
17 Define network devices Network Knowledge about network
Connectivity devices
Devices

18 Discuss NIC

19 Discuss repeater

20 Discuss hub

21 Discuss bridge

22 Discuss switch

23 Discuss router

24 Discuss cloud

25 Discuss network topology Network Topology

26 Discuss the different types

of network topology

27 Discuss the advantages

and disadvantages of the
different types of network
topology

28 Properly terminate CAT5 2 3 02 Laboratory 11 Laboratory

UTP cable with two RJ45 Exercise 1 Exercise
modular plugs using the
T568B configuration

29 Properly terminate CAT5

UTP cable with two RJ45
modular plugs using the

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T568A and T568B
configuration

30 Properly terminate CAT5

UTP cable with punch
down style keystone jacks

31 Identify the global and 4 10-12 3 Standardization Ability to cite the global and Restate the global and
regional standards and its Benefits regional standards regional standards
organizations on organizations on organizations on
telecommunications telecommunications telecommunications

32 Identify the organizations Ability to cite the Restate the organizations

and forums that oversee organizations and forums and forums that oversee
data communication that oversee data data communication
standards communication standards standards

33 Discuss the different Network

classifications of network Classifications and
Architecture
34 Define network architecture Knowledge about network
architecture

35 Discuss the different types

of network architecture

36 Discuss the advantages

and disadvantages of the
different types of network
architecture

37 Discuss the role of the OSI

The OSI 7 – Layer
model in a data
Reference Model
transmission network

38 Define OSI Reference Knowledge about OSI

Model Reference Model

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
39 Discuss the function of
each layer of the OSI
model

40 Create a Local Area 3 3 02 Laboratory 5 Laboratory

Network with two PCs Exercise 2 Exercise
using CAT 5e

41 Use the Control Panel to

verify and configure
network settings

42 Create workgroup and

share files and printer over
the network
5 PRELIMINARY Paper and Pencil Ability to get at least a Acquire at least a grade of
EXAMINATION Test grade of 75% in the 75% in the preliminary
preliminary exam exam
6-7 13-18 6 Networking Media 65 38 17 Lecture/Discussion
43 Networking Media Knowledge about
Define networking media
Definition networking media

44 Describe the two different Ability to explain the two Discuss the two different
classifications of different classifications of classifications of
networking media networking media networking media

45 Identify factors to consider Ability to cite the factors to Restate the factors to
in designing a data consider in designing a data consider in designing a
transmission system transmission system data transmission system

46 Identify the different Copper Media Ability to cite the different Restate the different
standards used for serial standards used for serial standards used for serial
data communications data communications data communications

47 Knowledge about coaxial

Define coaxial cable
cable

48 Explain the types of coaxial

cable

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
49 Describe the different Ability to explain the Discuss the different
coaxial cable grades different coaxial cable coaxial cable grades
grades

50 Define twisted pair cable Knowledge about twisted

pair cable

51 Describe the different

varieties of twisted pair
cable

52 Ability to explain the Discuss the different

Describe the different
different categories of UTP categories of UTP cable
categories of UTP cable
cable

53 Enumerate and explain the

different twisted pair
cabling components

54 Define fiber optic Optical Media Knowledge about fiber optic

55 Describe the different Ability to explain the Discuss the different

transmission modes of different transmission transmission modes of
fiber optics modes of fiber optics fiber optics

56 Define electromagnetic Wireless Media Knowledge about

spectrum electromagnetic spectrum

57 Identify the type of network 4-5 6 03 Laboratory 2 Laboratory Ability to cite the type of Restate the type of
that would fit a certain Exercises 1 and 2 Exercise network that would fit a network that would fit a
place certain place certain place

58 Determine the network Predict the network

topology that would be topology that would be
appropriate to a given appropriate to a given
situation situation
8-9 19-24 6 Cable Testing 30 19 8 Lecture/Discussion
60 Define signal Electronic Knowledge about signal
Signaling

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
61 Define waves Knowledge about waves

62 Distinguish between Ability to contrast analog Show the dissimilarity

analog waves and digital waves from digital waves between the analog
waves waves and digital waves

63 Describe the difference Ability to contrast sine Show the dissimilarity

between sine waves and waves from square waves between sine waves and
square waves square waves

64 Describe basic terminology Ability to explain the basic Discuss the basic
related to time, frequency, terminology related to time, terminology related to
and noise frequency, and noise time, frequency, and noise

65 Define crosstalk, far-end Knowledge about fiber optic

crosstalk, and power sum crosstalk, far-end crosstalk,
near-end crosstalk and power sum near-end
crosstalk

66 Describe the ten copper Ability to explain the ten Discuss the ten copper
cable tests defined in copper cable tests defined cable tests defined in
TIA/EIA-568-B in TIA/EIA-568-B TIA/EIA-568-B

67 Demonstrate how to use a 6 3 04 Laboratory 4 Laboratory

cable tester Exercise 1 Exercise
Cabling LANs Lecture/Discussion
68 Match Ethernet LAN
standards to Layer 1 and LAN Technologies
Layer 2 of the OSI model

69 Describe how the different Ethernet, Fast Ability to explain how the Discuss how the different
Ethernet Technologies Ethernet (FE) and different Ethernet Ethernet Technologies
work Gigabit Ethernet Technologies work work
(GE)

70 Describe how other LAN Token Ring Ability to explain how other Discuss how other LAN
Technologies such as Fiber Distributed LAN Technologies such as Technologies such as
Token-Ring and FDDI work Data Interface Token-Ring and FDDI work Token-Ring and FDDI
work

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
71 Correctly identify cables for 7 6 04 Laboratory 3 Laboratory Ability to cite cables for use Restate the cables for use
use in the network Exercise 2 Exercise in the network in the network
10 MIDTERM Paper and Pencil Ability to get at least a Acquire at least a grade of
EXAMINATION Test grade of 75% in the midterm 75% in the midterm exam
exam
Wireless LAN and 22 21 6 Lecture/Discussion
WANs
72 Wireless LAN’s Knowledge about Wireless
Define Wireless LAN 11 25-27
LAN

73 Identify the IEEE 802.11 Ability to cite the IEEE Restate the IEEE 802.11
variants 802.11 variants variants

74 Identify modes of operation Ability to cite the modes of Restate the modes of
of Wireless LAN operation of Wireless LAN operation of Wireless LAN

75 Understand how WAN Ability to explain how WAN Discuss how WAN access
access technologies work access technologies work technologies work

76 Ability to contrast Wireless Show the dissimilarity

Differentiate Wireless LAN
LAN from WAN between Wireless LAN
and WAN
and WAN

77 Identify the categories of Ability to cite the categories Restate the categories of
WAN
routers of routers routers

78 Identify the WAN Ability to cite the WAN Restate the WAN
connection technologies connection technologies connection technologies

79 Identify and describe how Ability to cite and explain Restate and discuss how
WAN physical and data link how WAN physical and data WAN physical and data
layer standards and link layer standards and link layer standards and
protocols operate in protocols operate in relation protocols operate in
relation to the OSI model to the OSI model relation to the OSI model

80 Describe how to simulate 8 3 05 Laboratory Laboratory

WLAN services on the Exercise 1 Exercise
eNSP

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
TCP/IP Protocol 32 27 8 Lecture/Discussion
12 28-30 Suite and IP
Addressing
81 Define TCP/IP TCP/IP Protocol Knowledge about TCP/IP
Suite

82 Enumerate the similarities

and differences of the OSI
reference model and the
TCP/IP model

83 Compare IPv4 and IPv6 Ability to contrast IPv4 from Show the dissimilarity
addresses IPv6 addresses between IPv4 and IPv6
addresses

84 Identify the required IP Addressing Ability to cite the required Restate the required
information for each information for each information for each
computer to identify itself computer to identify itself on computer to identify itself
on a TCP/IP network a TCP/IP network on a TCP/IP network

85 Describe the structure of Ability to explain the Discuss the structure of

an IPv4 address structure of an IPv4 address an IPv4 address

86 Discuss notations to show

an IPv4 address

87 Describe the classes of an Ability to explain the classes Discuss the classes of an
IP address of an IP address IP address

88 Calculate network address

89 Explain subnetting

90 Subnet an IP network in a
given scenario

91 Perform common 9 3 06 Laboratory Laboratory

operations on PCs based Exercise 1 Exercise
on a created topology

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
Routing 18 16 5 Lecture/Discussion
13 31-33
Fundamentals
92 Describe how packets are Routing, Ability to explain how Discuss how packets are
delivered, forwarded and Forwarding and packets are delivered, delivered, forwarded and
routed from one network Delivery of Packets forwarded and routed from routed from one network
segment to another one network segment to segment to another
another

93 Describe the differences Ability to contrast the Show the different routing
between different routing Routing Protocols different routing protocols protocols
protocols

94 Establish routing loop 10 3 07 Laboratory 15 Laboratory

prevention mechanisms for Exercise 1 Exercise
RIP

95 Enable RIP for a specified

network and interface

96 Use the display and

debugging commands to
view RIP operation
14 PRE-FINAL Paper and Pencil Ability to get at least a Acquire at least a grade of
EXAMINATION Test grade of 75% in the pre- 75% in the pre-final exam
final exam
15 34-36 3 TCP/IP Layers 35 23 9 Lecture/Discussion
97 List the major protocols of
TCP/IP Application
the TCP/IP application
Layer
layer

98 Discuss the networking

tools and commands

99 TCP/IP Transport Ability to explain the Discuss the functions of

Describe the functions of
Layer functions of the TCP/IP the TCP/IP transport layer
the TCP/IP transport layer
transport layer

100 Ability to explain the flow Discuss the flow control

Describe flow control
control

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
101 Ability to explain the Discuss the processes of
Describe the processes of
processes of establishing a establishing a connection
establishing a connection
connection between peer between peer systems
between peer systems
systems

102 Describe windowing Ability to explain windowing Discuss windowing

103 Ability to explain Discuss acknowledgment

Describe acknowledgment
acknowledgment

104 Identify and describe Ability to cite and explain Restate and discuss the
transport layer protocols the transport layer protocols transport layer protocols

105 Discuss what an TCP/IP Internet

internetwork layer provide Layer
in the TCP/IP protocol suite

106 Discuss what a network TCP/IP Network

interface layer provide in Layer
the TCP/IP protocol suite
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Exercises 1 and 2 Exercise
Network 30 17 8 Lecture/Discussion
Administration,
16-17 37-42 6 Organization,
Policies and
Security
107 Define network Network Knowledge about network
administration Administration and administration
Organization

108 Discuss the things to

consider in organizing the
resources of a computer
network

109 Define structured cabling Knowledge about structured

system cabling system

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At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
110 Discuss the important
items to document when
designing a structured
cabling system

111 Define network policy Network Policies Knowledge about network

and Security policy

112 Define network security

Knowledge about network
security
113 Discuss the properties of a
secure communication

114 Discuss the two kinds of

network attacks

115 Discuss the IP security

threats and their prevention

116 Discuss the devices and

services that can be used
to protect the perimeter of
the network
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Exercises 1 and 2 Exercise
18 FINAL Paper and Pencil Ability to get at least a Acquire at least a grade of
EXAMINATION Test grade of 75% in the final 75% in the final exam
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