Data Communications and Networking

COURSE BSCS TITLE: Data Communications and Networking

DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM: BS Computer Science
SCHOOL: Agoo Computer College

SEMESTER AND SCHOOL YEAR: 2nd Semester, SY 2008 – 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Arthur N. Villanueva Jr.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth discussion of computer networks. It includes a detailed discussion of the different Network Models. Concepts that have a direct effect on the efficiency of a network (e.g. collision and broadcast domains, topology) are also discussed. Concepts on different network technologies, distributed computation, networking, and communication software, and security issues are also discussed.


COURSE OBJECTIVES (DESIRABLE OBJECTIVES)

By the end of this course the students should be able to:
1. Understand how do computers communicate and how network works.
2. Identify the different topologies used in networking.
3. Identify different networking strategies to strengthen the security in a network.






COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME


Networks
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Networks

Chapter 2: Overview of Networking Models

A. OSI


B.TCP/IP

C.Physical Layer



D. Data Link Layer


E. Network Layer



F.Transport Layer


G. Application Layer



Chapter 3: Network Topologies




Chapter 4: Network Security




Data Communications

Chapter 1: Data Communications

Chapter 2: Data Transmission

Chapter 3: Digital Data Communication
Technique



Website Reference:

http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~piccard/mis300/netintro.htm

http://www.comptechdoc.org/independent/networking/protocol/protmodels.html
http://www.tcpipguide.com/free/t_NetworkingLayersModelsandArchitectures-2.htm
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model

http://www.tcpipguide.com/free/t_TheBenefitsofNetworkingModels.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_layer
http://www.tcpipguide.com/free/t_PhysicalLayerLayer1.htm
http://www.tech-faq.com/physical-layer.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_link_layer
http://www.tech-faq.com/data-link-layer.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_layer
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci212637,00.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_layer
http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/~jphb/comms/std.osirm4.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_layer
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci211579,00.html
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2004/0202specialfocus.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_topology
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/networkdesign/a/topologies.htm
http://www.networktutorials.info/topology.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_security
http://www.interhack.net/pubs/network-security/
http://www.computerworld.com/taxonomy/000/000/100/taxonomy_000000142_index.jsp


http://www.camiresearch.com/Data_Com_Basics/data_com_tutorial.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_communications







SUGGESTED READINGS


 Stallings, William, Data and Computer Communications, International Edition
 Schatt, Stan , PC networking for System Programmers
 Tanenbaum, Andrew, Computer Networks, Second Edition


COURSE REQUIREMENT


 Class Attendance
 Recitation
 Quizzes
 Project
 Major Examination
 Blogs