Adigrat University Adigrat University

College of Engineering and Technology College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Software Engineering Department of Software Engineering
Course Title Fundamental of Networking Course contents
Course Code SEng2072
Target Group G2 SE A Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Communications and computer networks
Instructors Haile T.  Basics of data communications
CP 5 (2hrs Lecture, 3hrs Laboratory)  Basic components of communication network
Module Title Computer Networking and Security  Fundamentals of Information Transmission Media and Coding
Module Number 07  Types of networks [ PP &CS]
Pre-requisites None
 Current and future networks
Year II
 Basic Data Communication Hardware [NIC, cables, Switch, Router, Hub, Bridge…]
Semester II
Status of Course Compulsory  Basic types of network Topologies: ring, bus, star, and mesh
Course Description Chapter 2: Data Communication Layers
Data Communication and Computer Networking is a course which deals about the basic concepts of ways  OSI 7-layer reference model and concepts of open standards
of communication, types of communications, basic types of networking devices, how devices are  Motivations for standards
communicating each other using the TCP/IP and OSI reference model, designing a small LAN network  ISO reference model
using peer to peer connection, basic types of LAN and WAN protocols, the Wireless Network and  Open standard
identifying the protocols which are working at the Application and Transport layers.  Internetworking with TCP/IP; Structure
General Objective  Architectures
after completing the course the students are going to evaluate the application of Computer Networking in  Protocol standards
today’s global communities who are linked by common goals and technologies.  Internet IP and Bandwidth
Specific Objectives  The ISO protocols
 Analyze the principles of data communication, computer networks and inter-networking. Chapter 3: Network Layer
 Describe the trends of the rapidly evolving communication and networking technologies.  Internetworking,
 Categorize the functions and design of different types of computer networks from LANs to WANs.  IPV4 Addressing [Class full]
 Evaluating the impact of data communication and networking technologies on society  IPV4 Addressing [ Classless- VLSM addressing]
 Comparing different types of designing and cabling a network  Network layer protocols
 Comparing of IPV4 and IPV6 IP addressing  Unicast and multicast routing
 Evaluating a small network using basic Cisco IOS commands for routers and switches  Introducing IPV6 Addressing
Learning Outcomes
Chapter 4: Physical and data link Layers
The program provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: On successful completion of this
 Physical Layer
unit, students should be able to:
 Coding and Multiplexing
 Explain the principles of networking protocols and standards;
 Data link layer overview
 Identify reference models and layered architectures in networking;
 Flow and error control
 Recognize network topologies, media types and network components;
 Medium access control
 Identify the network (OSI) layers at which various network devices operate;
 Local area networks [ Types, Protocols, Performance ]
 Use some basic tools/utilities for network analysis;
 Wireless Networks
 Employ basic cabling and network design techniques to connect devices.

Adigrat University
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Software Engineering
 Switching, Bridging and VLANs
 Wide Area Networks [Packet switched data network, Circuit switched data networks, ISDN,
Private networks]
 Internet data link control protocols: PPP and HDLC
Chapter 5: Transport Layer
 Overview & process to process delivery
 TCP and UDP
 Congestion control
 Multimedia Communication and Quality of service (QOS)
Chapter 6: Application Layer
 Application layer overview
 DNS, SMTP, FTP, Telnet
 WWW & HTTP
 Socket programming using TCP and UDP
 Fundamentals of Queuing Theory
Assessment methods
Tentative Evaluation Weight in % Date of Conduct (Tentative)
Test 1 15% Week 3
Test 2 15% Week 5
Assignment 10% Week 7
Project + Presentation 20% Week 10
Final Exam 40% As Per the academics schedule

References
1. B. A Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking (2003, McGraw-Hill
Science_Engineering_Math)
2. Kurose, James F., and Keith W. Ross. Computer networking: a top-down approach. Boston: Pearson,
2017
3. A. S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 5th edu, Prentice Hall, 2010
4. W. Stallings, Data and Computer Communications, 10th edu. Prentice Hall, USA, 2014