CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

CvSU Vision (CvSU) CvSU Mission

The premier university in Cavite, Philippines Cavite State University shall
historic Cavite recognized for provide excellent, equitable, and
excellence in the development of relevant educational opportunities in the
globally competitive and morally
Trece Martires City Campus arts, sciences and technology through
upright individuals. quality instruction and responsive
research and development activites.
It shall produce professional,
skilled and morally upright individuals
COURSE SYLABBUS for global competitiveness.
First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

Instructor: Cherokee O. Tuazon

Office Location: Trece Martires City E-mail Address:cherokeetuazon@yahoo.com
Office Phone Number: (046) 419-1922 Consultation Hour: Friday/ 11:00-12:00pm

Course Code : CCTN 110

Course Title : Computer Networks

Course Description : Transmission media and methods; switching types; network topology,
line control procedures; routing and flow control; line capacity
assignments, computer network designs.

Credit Unit : 3 units

Credit Hours
Lecture : 2 hours
Laboratory : 3 hours

Prerequisite : DCEE 23

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Disseminate the mission, goals and objectives of the university.
2. Explain the basic principles of computer networking.
3. Identify the appropriate transmission medium for a network design
4. Design a computer network
Core Values :
• Responsibility in performing the tasks assigned to them.
• Honesty in dealing with other individuals.
• Self confidence during laboratory activities and examinations.

Course Content

Chapter Course Content No. of Hours

I Introduction 2
1.1 Mission, Goals and Objectives
1.2 Policies and Guidelines
1.3 Course Content
II Networking Fundamentals 20
2.1 Data Networks
2.2 Computer Networking History
 2.3 Network Protocols
2.4 Local Area Networks (LANs)
2.5 Wide Area Networks (WANs)
2.6 Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
2.7 Specialized Networks Located Within the LAN
2.8 Virtual Private Networks
2.9 Digital Bandwidth
2.10Analogies that Describe Digital Bandwidth
2.11The OSI Reference Model
2.12Peer-to-Peer Communications
2.13DoD (TCP/IP) Model
2.14Encapsulation Process
2.15Networking Devices
2.16Network Topologies
III Networking Media 15
3.1 Electricity Basics
3.2 Measuring Electricity
3.3 Copper Media
3.4 Optical Media
3.5 Wireless Communications
3.6 Wireless Networking
3.6.1 Wireless LAN Organization and Standards
3.6.2 Wireless Devices and Topologies
3.6.3 The Radio Wave/Microwave Spectrum
3.6.4 Signals and Noise on a WLAN
3.6.5 Wireless Security

IV Ethernet Fundamentals 10
4.1 History and Evolution of Ethernet
4.2 Ethernet Operation
4.3 Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains

V Ethernet Technologies and Ethernet Switching 8

5.1 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet
5.2 Gigabit, 10-Gb and Future Ethernet
5.3 Ethernet Switching

VI TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing 20

6.1 Introduction to TCP/IP
6.2 IP Addresses
6.3 IP address assignment, Acquisition and Hierarchy

VII Routing Fundamentals, Flow Control and Subnets 15

7.1 Routed, Routable and Routing Protocols
7.2 Flow Control
7.3 The Mechanics of Subnetting

Teaching Methods / Learning Activities

• Brainstorming
• Research/Assignments
• Case Study
• Problem Solving
• Laboratory Exercises

Instructional Material
 • Chalkboard/Chalk
• Whiteboard/marker
• Handouts
• Slide presentations
• LCD projector
• Computers
• Network switch / hub

Textbooks/References

Comer, D.E. Computer Networks and Internets with Internet Applications 4th Edition
Halsall, Fred, Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems 4th Edition

Course Requirements

• Individual Project (Cable preparation: straight-through, cross-over and console)

• Group Project (setting up of LAN)
• Written and Oral Examination
• Research Studies
• Problem Sets and Quizzes
• Laboratory Exercises

Evaluation of Student Performance / Grading

Quizzes + Assignments + Research works + Long Exams

Total no. of items

1. A passing percentage of 70% will be implemented

2. No incomplete (INC) and conditional (4.00) grades will be given for those students
lower than the passing percentage

Grading Scale

96.72 – 100 = 1.00

93.38 – 96.71 = 1.25
90.04 – 93.37 = 1.50
86.70 – 90.03 = 1.75
83.36 – 86.69 = 2.00
80.02 – 83.35 = 2.25
76.68 – 80.01 = 2.50
70.00 – 73.33 = 3.00
Below 70 = 5.00
Course Policies

1. No ID, No Uniform, No Entry policy shall be implemented. Only valid Ids will be
accepted.
2. For male students wearing of earrings and caps are not allowed inside the
classroom.. Hair should be properly cut.
3. For female students avoid wearing sleeveless inside the class during wash day.
4. Mobile phone should be turned off during class hour.
5. Eating and drinking is not allowed inside the room.
6. All assignments/seatworks/projects must be submitted on time. Late submission will
not be honored
 7. Students are expected to maintain the cleanliness of the room before and after the
class. The instructor is entitled to designate the student’s cleaners.
8. A professional relationship is expected between the students and the instructor. The
instructor will entertain students outside the class on her/his scheduled “consultation
hours”.
9. Discipline must be observed the university premises.

Attendance Policies

1. Students having classes at 7:00 AM on Monday are required to attend the 7 o’clock flag
ceremony together with their instructor. Attendance would be checked and monitored.
2. A student who has been absent from classes for at least two (2) consecutive meetings must
obtain an excuse slip from the Office of the Student Affairs and present to the instructor
concerned on the day when the student returns to class.
3. Excuses are for the time missed only. Work covered by the class during the absence shall
be made up within a reasonable time to the satisfaction of the instructor
4. If a student has been absent in about 20 percent of the time schedule devoted to the class
without justifiable reasons, he/she shall be dropped from the rolls. If the majority of these
absences are not excused and the student’s performance is poor, he/she will receive a grade of
“5.0” (University Code).
5. Students’ attendance shall start on the first day of classes every term. An attendance sheet
shall be passed by the instructor concerned to be signed by the students every meeting.
6. The instructor concerned shall give a maximum of 15 minutes time allowance to the students
before he/she be marked for the day. A student shall be marked tardy if he/she appears to the
class within 15 minutes of the time. However, for two consecutive tardiness, the student shall be
automatically considered absent. On the other hand, instructor who will arrive after 15 minutes
without previous arrangement with the class, the students can leave the room quietly.
7. Students with seven (7) absences in the class with 36 meetings within a term he/shall be
automatically dropped from the roll or be given a grade of “5.0” if the performance is poor.

Examination Policies

1. Quizzes and examination are announced. Quizzes and examination will be written on Test
Booklets. Seatwork’s and assignments are to be written on 8.5 x11 inches bond papers.
2. No special written/practical examination is to be given.
3. During the examination, the students are expected to put their things at the back of the room
and only pens, test booklets and questionnaires are to be seen on their desks.
4. Permits will be checked and signed by the instructor during examination (Prelim Exam,
Midterm Exam and Final Exam)
5. Students caught cheating will be given a failing grade for the examination and will be reported
to the Grievance Committee of the office of the Students Affair (OSA).
6. Students are expected to pass their exercises on scheduled dates. Late exercises will not be
accepted.
7. Students are required to pass a bounded compilation of their laboratory exercises,
examinations, quizzes, seatwork and assignments before releasing their grades.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Cherokee O. Tuazon Ma. Corazon Y. Mercado, Ed. D

Instructor I Campus Dean