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Course Outline Computer Netwoking I

This document provides information about the "Computer Networking I" course for the BAIS program at Addis Ababa University College of Business and Economics. The course aims to provide fundamental concepts of computer networking technology. It will cover topics like network components, protocols, network media, Ethernet switching, and the network layer over 8 chapters in 15 weeks. Students will be assessed through continuous assessments like tests and assignments worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

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Course Outline Computer Netwoking I

This document provides information about the "Computer Networking I" course for the BAIS program at Addis Ababa University College of Business and Economics. The course aims to provide fundamental concepts of computer networking technology. It will cover topics like network components, protocols, network media, Ethernet switching, and the network layer over 8 chapters in 15 weeks. Students will be assessed through continuous assessments like tests and assignments worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

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Addis Ababa University College of Business and Economics, School

of Commerce
BAIS program unit
Computer Networking I (BAIS 2051)
Course Guide Book

Module Title: Computer Networking


Module Code: BAISM3061

This module consists of Computer Networking I and Computer Networking II. The module aims
to provide the fundamental concepts and issues involved in computer networking technology In
addition to this, students will extend their skill and knowledge of basic network technology
through an examination of more complex network environment.
Curse title: Computer Networking I
Course code: BAIS 2051
Credit value of Course: 5 EtCTS (135hours)
Course instructor

Course Description

This Course provides the fundamental concepts and issues involved in computer networking
technology. The Course provides the fundamentals of computer networking that allows students
to design and implement local area networks especially in business environment. It also
provides details of different network connectivity devices and communication channels used in
computer networking. This course also provides the basic concepts of protocols, network
standards, and different technical concepts of computer networking.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, students:
1. Explain what computer networks are and how they are used
2. Create awareness on “getting a Business wired using computer networking and the
internet to grow a business”
3. Identify various hardware components of a computer network and understand their
functions.
4. Explain how network software is used to communicate over a network
5. Define standards and protocols and how they are used to communicate on a network.
6. Explain how data is transmitted over a network.
7. Identify the OSI model and explain how communication layers interact.
8. Able to design and implement small, medium, and enterprise size LAN.
9. Identify future possibilities for computer networks.

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CONTENTS OF THE COURSE

Duration of the
Chapter CHAPTER CONTENTS
chapter
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is computer networking?
CHAPTER
1.3 Benefits of Network Computing 8 Hours
1
1.4 Components of Computer Networking
1.5 Network Types
1.6 Network Topology
NETWORK PROTOCOLS & MODELS
2.1 Rules of Communication
CHAPTER
2.2 Network Protocols and Standards (OSI & TCP/IP) 8 Hours
2
2.3 The 7 layers of the OSI reference model and their functions

NETWORK MEDIA
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Copper Media
CHAPTER
3.3 Fiber Optic Media 10 Hours
3
3.4 Wireless Media
3.5 Standard Ethernet Wiring Scheme

ETHERNET SWITCHING AND DATA LINK LAYER


PROTOCOL
4.1 Layer 1 and 2 Intermediary devices
CHAPTER
4.2 Data Link Layer Protocols (Ethernet) 8 Hours
4
4.2.1 CSMA/CD
4.2.2 CSMA/CA

ADDRESS RESOLUTION PROTOCOL (ARP)


5.1 What is the purpose of ARP?
CHAPTER
5.2 How ARP Can Create Problems? 6 Hours
5
5.3 PACKET TRACER ACTIVITY ON ARP

NETWORK LAYER
6.1 Network Layer Protocols
6.2 Basics of IP addressing
CHAPTER
6.3 Layer 3 intermediary devices 8 Hours
6
6.3 1 Router
6.3.2 Multilayer switch

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Teaching strategy/Methods
1. Lecture the theoretical parts of the Course
2. Practical demonstration using learning Video/ Movies, simulation software, and teaching
models
3. Individual home takes assignment and discussion in class room
4. Discourage competitiveness and encourage cooperativeness among learners

COURSE MATERIALS:
PPT slides will be provided.
REFERENCES TEXTS:

1. Networking Essentials Plus, third edition [book on CD] , by Microsoft company


2. Networking Complete, BPB publications
3. Data Networking made easy, Keren Patten
4. Complete Guide to networking, Peter Norton & Dave Kearns
5. Computer Networks, Rs Rajesh
6. Any other book related to the course content

Assessment Mechanisms

Students will be assessed out of 100% in this course. Of which 50% will be allotted for the
continuous assessment (CA) that will be done throughout the semester. The remaining 50% will
be for final examination. The CA includes tests and assignments (group/individual).

Assessment Plan

1. Continuous Assessment (CA)


COVERAGE WEIGHT
TEST 1 From Chapter 1 and 2 20 points
TEST 2 From Chapter 3 and 4 20 points
ASSIGNMENT Will be given by the 10 points
instructor
Total 50 points

2. Final Examination
COVERAGE WEIGHT
From Chapter 1 – 6 50 points

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