COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE

CODE & COURSE

PRE-REQUISITE(S)
LECTURER
DEPARTMENT
DELIVERY METHOD
CREDIT HOURS

: DEC3023 COMPUTER NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

: NONE
: SHAHRIZAN BIN MOHD RAZALI/BUSMINA BALKIS BINTI ABDUL HADI
: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
: LECTURE, DISCUSSION, PRESENTATION, LABORATORY
:
TOTAL THEORY HOURS
: 30 HOUR
TOTAL PRACTICAL/TUTORIAL HOURS
: 30 HOUR

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
1.
Apply technical knowledge and social science / humanities knowledge to well defined electrical and electronic engineering problem and to the personality
development of individual respectively.
2.
Solve well-defined electrical and electronic engineering related problems systematically by applying critical thinking skill and using appropriate tools and
techniques.
3.
analyze and investigate well-defined electrical and electronic engineering problems.
4.
Design well defined engineering solutions for electrical and electronic engineering systems.
5.
demonstrate practical skill in utilizing modern electrical and electronic engineering tools and design packages.
6.
communicate effectively with the engineering community and the society at large.
7.
demonstrate awareness and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities, taking into account the
need for sustainable development.
8.
engage in independent acquisition of new knowledge and skill, and recognize the need for professional development and information management;
9.
demonstrate an awareness for entrepreneurship.
10. demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of electrical and electronic engineering practices.
11. function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader.
SYNOPSIS
COMPUTER NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS introduces students to the concepts and principles of data transmission and computer networks. This course enables
students to correctly use standard terminology in describing the main Local Area Network (LAN) topologies, hardware and software components used in networking.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build a network infrastructure using copper cabling, and wireless devices. Students also learn to
troubleshoot and secure the network.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, you will be able to :
1.
apply knowledge on network and computer network for a specific implementation. (C3, PLO1)
2.
categorize the network protocol, network services, network problem and network security in Local Area Network (LAN). (C4, PLO3)
3.
construct a simple LAN or WLAN in accordance to IEE or TIA/EIA-568-A/B wiring standard and network troubleshooting using network simulation tool.
(P4, PLO5)
4.
demonstrate awareness of the norm practice of professional bodies such as IEEE or TIA/EIA-568-A/B during practical work session. (A3, PLO10)

No.

PARTICULARS
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
Introduction to networking. Network topologies,
principles of network communication, various network
classifications of network (LAN, WAN, MAN),
organization network standards, advantages of
network computing, functions of networking hardware
and devices, peer-to peer network, a simple LAN.
THE OPEN SYSTEMS INTERCONNECTION (OSI)
MODEL AND NETWORK PROTOCOLS
OSI Model, functions of layers, logical address of a
computer, network protocol suites (TCP/ IP, IPX/
SPX, NetBios and NetBeui, AppleTalk), and
addressing schemes for TCP / IP. Network services
such as DNS, FTP, e-mail protocols (SMTP, POP3,
and IMAP4), web clients, servers and Internet
Service Provider.
DATA TRANSMISSION AND NETWORKING MEDIA
Basics of data transmission, transmission flaws
affecting data signals (noise, attenuation, latency).
Characteristics of various transmission media and its
limitations in terms of throughput,
Noise immunity, size and scalability, and cost are
also covered in this topic. Network cabling
preparation is included as well.

RTA

CLO

08 : 08

CLO 1
CLO 2

06 : 04

CLO1,

06 : 08

CLO 1,
CLO 4
CLO 5

COURSE WORK

Quiz 1: 5%
Test : 10%
Practical 1: 4.2%
Practical 2: 4.2%

Quiz 2: 5%
Practical 3: 4.2%
Practical 4: 4.2%

Test : 10%
Practical 1: 4.2%

IMPLEMENTAT
ION
WEEK
( Duration )

Remarks

1-3

4-6

7-9

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WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES AND BASIC

SECURITY
Various types of technologies in wireless, and the
configuration of wireless LANs including the
standards and components. Security on a wireless
LAN. Types of threats and methods of attack in a
network environment. Basic security policies in
networking.

NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Common faults of network connectivity,
various ways to troubleshoot a network system
including the purpose of the Helpdesk.

06 : 06

CLO 1,
CLO 2

04 : 04

CLO 1,
CLO 4

Test : 10%
Practical 5: 4.2%
10 - 12

Test : 10%
Project : 5%
Practical 6: 4.2%

13 - 16

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT:
i.
ii.

Coursework Assessment (CA) - 50%

Final Examination Assessment (FE) - 50%

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA):

Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the following:
a. Theory Quiz (minimum 2)
10%
b. Practical work (minimum 6)
25%
c. Theory Test (minimum 1)
10%
d. Project (minimum 1)
5%
[Assessment Task above (a-d) to be executed during Lecture / Practical / Tutorial hour ]

REFERENCES:
Main:
Todd Lammle. (2011). CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (7th Edition), Wiley Publishing. (ISBN: 047-0-901-071).
Additional:
Wendell Odom, Thomas Knott. (2006). Networking Basics CCNA 1 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy).Cisco Press. (ISBN 9781-58713-164- 6).
Cisco System. (2005). CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide, Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3rd Edition. Cisco Press (ISBN:
978-1-58713-150-9).
Tamara Dean. (2005). Network + 2005 In Depth. Thomson Course Technology. (ISBN: 1-59200-792-9).
Andrew S. Tanenbaum. (2003). Computer Networks Fourth Edition. Prentice Hall. (ISBN: 0-13-066102-3).
RULES:

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Attendance is compulsory for every student. Students are required to have at least 80%
attendance.
PUNCTUALITY IS ESSENTIAL. Every student is required to be in the lecture hall/lecture
room/ workshop 5 minutes before class starts.
Student should submit all quizzes and assignments ON TIME.
All students must take part in every exercise/task in class. Plagiarism and cheating will be severely
dealt with.
Students should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner following the policies and guidelines
of the polytechnic.

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I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE AND
WILL COMPLY WITH THE RULES STATED.

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