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Republic of the Philippines

TAGUIG CITY UNIVERSITY Gen., Santos Ave., Central Bicutan Taguig City Philippines

COLLEGE OF EGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE SYLLABUS IN DATA COMMUNICATION &NETWORKING 1

I. COURSE CODE : COMP 3219

II. COURSE TITLE : DATA COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING 1

Prerequisite : NONE Credit units : 3units (3 LEC, only) Total hours : 54 HOURS

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide students in acquiring knowledge in the basic networking. Topics such as network designs, architectures, network interface cards, communications protocols, standards and administration are covered. The course will focus on networking theory with practical examples and projects that helps students to be familiar in networking process.

IV. GENERAL OBJECTIVES At the end of the semester students should be able to:

MELJUN CORTES, MBA,MPA,MSCS

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Cognitive

1. Discover the field of Networking.

2. Familiarize the different terminology related to communication elements and networks.

3. Acquire knowledge on how information flows throughout a network, from sender to receiver.

4. Create a real world feel for how networks work and are put together.

5. Enable them to have more advanced Networking concepts.

6. Be equipped with the basic process of networking.

Affective

1. Appreciate the significance of computer networking. 2. Practice different norms inside the computer laboratory during actual application 3. Cooperate for individual and group exercises 4. Contribute ideas in simulating actual network connection 5. Accept equal distribution of tasks in doing laboratory activities involving male and female.

Psycho – motor

1. An actual connection will be apply in all types of network setting. 2. Perform basic windows and introduction of MS Word application through hands-on activities 3. Perform different activities required by the software package application 4. Apply different techniques in encoding

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V. COURSE CONTENT/COVERAGE

TIME FRAME CONTENT

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/COMPETEN

CIES Within the given period the students are

expected to

STRATEGIES/ METHODOLOGY/

ACTIVITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

LERARNING OUTCOMES (Skills Developed/Value

Focus) EVALUATION/ ASSESSMENT

PRELIM 18 hrs/ 7 ½ weeks

Unit 1

YOU AND THE

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

I. Introduction II. Network types III. Network design essentials IV. Network Media

1. Defines what is networking 2.Discuss the different fundamentals of networking 3. Differentiate LAN and WAN technologies 4. Familiarize the different aspects of network lexicon 5. Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking

1.Individual & Group Reporting 2.Individual network cable testing 3. Group Exercises 4. Comp. application (Hands-on) 5. Actual network simulation 6. Design and create portfolio 7. Concept mapping

1. Books 2.References 3. Manuals 4. DVD/CD 5. UTP cable 6. Card memory 7. Multi Media projector 8. Personal computer/lap top

1. Communication skills in developing reports 2.Develop leadership skills in performing exercises 3. Able to cooperate in simulating programs 4. Coordination in managing projects 5. Critical thinking ability 6. Interactive participation

1. Individual and group performance in Reporting: - Content - originality - Deliberation - Material used -compiled/bind reports 2. Case Study/Researches 2. Individual & group performance in Laboratory Activities/Hands-on: - program developed

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V. Wireless networking

- group cooperation - designed portfolio

TIME FRAME CONTENT

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES Within the given period the students are expected to

STRATEGIES/ METHODOLOGY/ ACTIVITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/ TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

LERARNING OUTCOMES (Skills Developed/Value Focus)

EVALUATION/ ASSESSMENT

MIDTERM 18 hrs/ 7 ½ weeks

Unit 2

Network protocols,architecture and operations VI. Part I. Network Interface Cards VII. Making Networks work VIII. Network Communications Protocols IX. Network Architectures

1. Identify the parts of network interface card. 2. Determine the significance of making network. 3. Familiarize the different uses of network protocols. 4. Become familiar with the network architecture 5. Discuss the network

operations

1.Individual & Group Reporting 2.Individual board work 3. Group Exercises 4. Comp. application (Hands-on) 5. Concept mapping

1. Books 2.References 3. Manuals 4. RJ 45 5. UTP cable 6. network switch 7. Multi Media projector 8. Personal computer/lap top 9. Ethernet switch

1. Communication skills in developing reports 2.Develop leadership skills in performing exercises 3. Able to cooperate in simulating programs 4. Coordination in managing projects 5. Critical thinking ability 6. Interactive

1.Individual and group performance In Conversion: - knowledge - computation - technique used - time limit -compiled/bind conversion of binary numbers 2. Individual & group performance In Laboratory Activities/Hands-on: - program developed

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X. Network Topology X. Network Operations

participation

- exercises - designed portfolio

TIME FRAME CONTENT

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/COMPETEN

CIES Within the given period the students are

expected to

STRATEGIES/ METHODOLOGY/

ACTIVITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

LERARNING OUTCOMES (Skills Developed/Value

Focus) EVALUATION/ ASSESSMENT

Final 18 hrs/ 7 ½ weeks

Unit 3 Network admin and seciruty XI. Network Operation XII. Network Administration and Support XIII. Solving networking Problems XIV. Introduction to the Internet

1. Identify the different Requirements network administration and support. 2. Identify the steps in creating larger networks. 3. Able to solve problems

in networking. 4. Determine the basic

steps in manipulating Internet.

1.Individual & Group Reporting 2.Individual typing 2. Group Exercises 3.Comp. application (Hands-on) 4. Program simulation 5. Concept mapping

1. Books 2.References 3. Manuals 4. RJ 45 5. UTP cable 6. network switch 7. Multi Media projector 8. Personal

1. Communication skills in developing reports 2.Develop leadership skills in performing exercises 3. Able to cooperate in simulating programs 4. Coordination in managing projects

1. Individual and group performance in Reporting: - Content - originality - Deliberation - Material used -compiled/bind reports 2. Case Study/Researches - compiled/bind

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computer/lap top 9. Ethernet switch

5. Critical thinking ability 6. Interactive participation

2. Individual & group performance in Laboratory Activities/Hands-on: - program developed - exercises - designed portfolio

VI. GRADING SYSTEM

50% = Lecture 50% = Laboratory (Hands-on)

Lecture

Major Exam = 40% Quizzes = 30% Assignments & Recitation = 15% Projects = 15%

100 * 50 % Laboratory

Major practical exam = 40 % Practical quizzes = 30 % Class standing = 30 %

100 * 50 %

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Computation of Grades: Averaging

Grade = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade+ Final Grade VII. TEXTBOOK

1. A Guide to Networking Essentials (Fourth Edition)

By: Ed Tittel, David Johnson Publisher: Course Technology ISBN Number: 0-619-21532-1

2. Hands –On Networking Essentials

By: Michael – J Palmer Publisher: Course Technology ISBN Number: 0-619-06216-9

VIII. Consultation Hours: _______________________________________

Prepared by:

ARNOLD D. JALLORINA Instructor, CETCS

Noted by : Endorsed by :

GRACELYN CONDEZ DR. VISITACION B. CRISOSTOMO CETCS,Coordinator Dean, CETCS

Approved/Disapproved:

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VP for Academic Affairs

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