Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Open University
Sta. Mesa, Manila

COURSE SYLLABUS

Subject Code: PBDIT 4073

Subject Title: Data Communications & Networking

Faculty Information Profile Course Information Profile

Course Specialist: Sally C. Mua Lecture Room: ICTO Phase 1 AVR 10:00-
12:00/Sat
Office: PUP ICTO/ 3351794 Laboratory: ICTO Phase 1 AVR 10:00-12:00/Sat
e-mail: pbdit.datacomm@pup.edu.ph

Course Outline

Topics
1.0 Data Communication and Networking Concepts
1.1. Definition of data communication, networking
1.2. Benefits of networking
1.3. Types of network configuration
1.4. Types of network
1.5. Elements of networking
1.6. Network topology

2.0 Basic Network Media and Network Devices

2.1. Network interface card
2.2. Wired media
2.3. Wireless media
2.4. Connectivity devices

3.0 Network Protocols and IP Addressing

3.1. TCP/IP
3.2. IP Addressing

4.0 Network Standards

4.1. OSI Reference Model
4.2. IEEE 802.x Standard

5.0 Network Operating Systems (NOS)

5.1. Microsoft
5.2. Linux
5.3. Other NOS

6.0 Network Services

6.1. Active Directory
6.2. Domain Name Service
6.3. Mail
6.4. Web
6.5. Proxy

7.0 Network Security

7.1. Security Threats
7.2. Security Measures
Course Schedule
Date Activity
June 20, 2015 Orientation / First Discussion
July 4, 2015 Contact Session/ Submission of Assignment (1)
July 18, 2015 Contact Session/ Submission of Assignment (2)
July 25, 2015 Contact Session/ Hands-on/ Laboratory
August 1, 2015 Project Presentation and Submission of Documentation
August 8, 2015 Final Exam

Recommended Books

MCSE Training Kit Networking Essential Plus (Third Edition), 2002 Microsoft Press (ISBN 1-57231-
902-X)
Networking Complete, 2002 Sybex Inc. (ISBN 978-0-7821-4143-6)
Networking Fundamentals; Reggienald Bartolome, Luxmy Encina; 2003 Global Digital Campus (ISBN
971-0342-10-X)

Course Requirements
1. Strategies and Methods of Teaching:
a. Lecture
b. Presentation
c. Classroom Interaction and Discussion
d. Laboratory

2. Techniques in Evaluating Students:

a. Final Examination
b. Application of topics discussed

Assessment and Feedback

During the semester, various methods of evaluation will be used to ensure that the course objective is
being achieved. However, the final grade will be based solely upon points earned from the following:

Assignments 10%
Laboratory Exercise 25%
Project (Network Design) 25%
Final Exam 40%

Learning Facilities
PUP ICT Office, related books, the Internet (World Wide Web)

Online Communication System to be Used

e-Mabini Learning Portal

Prepared by:

Sally C. Mua
Course Specialist