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Computer Sys. & Communication,
Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR2242
Course Name: Computer Networks Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 28 Academic Session:
Course Pre-Requisite: Network
Communication (SCR2213)

Lecturer : HAZINAH KUTTY MAMMI

Room No. : 346-18

Telephone : 07-5532379
No.
E-mail : hazinah@utm.my, hazinah@fsksm.utm.my

Synopsis : This subject focuses on routing protocols and concepts; for both static and
dynamic routing protocols. Its objective is to explain routing protocol and
concepts and aid the students to fully understand the operations of those
protocols and their effect upon the network. The students will receive hands-
on experience on configuring routing protocols. Students are advised to
recollect content from Network Communication subject (a pre-requisite), as
Computer Networks is a continuation from it.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Programme Learning Assessment

No. Course Learning Outcome
Outcome(s) Addressed Methods
PO1
Ability to think critically and creatively in
1 order to solve real world problem
[C1,A1] A, Q, E

PO1, PO5
Differentiate the functions and usage of
2 [C4,A2] [CS1] A, Q, Pr, E
static and dynamic routing protocols
PO3, PO5
Identify and calculate appropriate subnetting
3 [C4,A1,P1] [CTPS1] A, Q, F
following requirements for a simple LAN.
PO3, PO4, PO5
Explain and apply (at least one example of)
[C2,C3,A2,P2]
4 classful and classless routing protocol to a A, Q, Pr, F
[CS2,CTPS2]
simple LAN.
(A – Assignment;
Q – Quiz;
PR – Project;
Pr - Presentation;
E – Exam;
F – Final Exam,

Prepared by: Certified by: (Course Panel Head)

Name: Hazinah Kutty Mammi Name:
Signature: Signature:
Date: 3 January 2010 Date:
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Computer Sys. & Communication,
Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR2242
Course Name: Computer Networks Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 28 Academic Session:
Course Pre-Requisite: Network
Communication (SCR2213)
L – Labs)

STUDENT LEARNING TIME

Student
Teaching and Learning Activities Learning Time
(hours)
• Lecturer Centered Lecture 25
- Practical/Lab/Tutorial
- Student Centered
Face to face • Student Centered 3
Activity
Learning
- Others
• Others
Sub Total 28
- Manual
• Non Face to face - Assignment 9
or Student - Module
Centered Learning - Project
(SCL) - Group Discussion 7
Self Learning - Others
• Revision 13
• Assessment Preparation 12
• Others
Sub Total 41
- Quiz 3
• Continuous
- Exam 4
Assessment
Formal - Presentation 2
Assessment • Final Examination 2
• Others
Sub Total 11

TOTAL SLT 80

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Lecture, Active Learning, Co-operative Learning, E-Learning

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Computer Sys. & Communication,
Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR2242
Course Name: Computer Networks Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 28 Academic Session:
Course Pre-Requisite: Network
Communication (SCR2213)

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Week Topic(s) Covered Activities/hours

Lecture : 1.5
1 Introduction to Computer Network
Discussion: 0.5
Lecture : 2
2 Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
Lecture : 2
3 Static Routing
Assessment: 0.5
Lecture : 1.5
4 Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
Discussion: 0.5
5 MID SEMESTER BREAK
Lecture : 2
6 Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Assessment: 1
Lecture : 1.5
7 RIP version 1
Discussion: 0.5
Lecture : 2
8 VLSM and CIDR
Assessment: 2.5
Lecture : 2
9 RIP version 2
Assessment: 1
10 The Routing Table : A Closer Look Lecture : 2
Lecture : 2
11 EIGRP
Assessment: 1
Lecture : 1.5
12 EIGRP
Discussion: 0.5
Lecture : 1.5
13 Link-State Routing Protocols
Discussion: 0.5
Lecture : 2
14 OSPF
Assessment: 1
Lecture : 1.5
15 OSPF Discussion: 0.5
Assessment: 2
FINALS Assessment: 2
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Computer Sys. & Communication,
Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR2242
Course Name: Computer Networks Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 28 Academic Session:
Course Pre-Requisite: Network
Communication (SCR2213)

REFERENC :
ES
1. Graziani, R. and Johnson, A. (2008). “Routing Protocols and Concepts,
CCNA Exploration Companion Guide”. CISCO Press, USA.
2. Peterson L. & Davie B. (2007). “Computer Networks: A System
Approach”, 4th Edition, Morgan Kaufmann, USA.
3. http://cicso.netacad.net

GRADING

No. Assessment Number % each % total Date

1 Midterm 1 30% 30
2 Assignments and
varied varied 10
Presentations
3 Quiz 6 varied 15
4 Online Exam 1 5% 5
5 Final Exam 1 40% 40
Overall Total 100

COURSE POLICY:

 Attendance is compulsory and will be taken in every class. Students with less than 80% total
attendance will not be allowed to sit for the final exam.

 Students are required to behave and follow the dressing and conduct as stated by the University’s
regulations while in class, lab and in the exam hall.

 Any form of plagiarisms is NOT ALLOWED. Students who are caught cheating during exams may FAIL
the course. Students who are copying other student’s assignment will get ZERO mark.

 Make up quiz or exam will not be given, except for students who are sick and submit medical certificate
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Computer Sys. & Communication,
Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR2242
Course Name: Computer Networks Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 28 Academic Session:
Course Pre-Requisite: Network
Communication (SCR2213)
from UTM clinic within 3 days from the exam date. Makeup exam will be given within one week from the
initial date of exam.

 Assignments must be submitted on the due dates. Marks will be deducted for late submissions.
Assignments that are handed over after three days from the due dates will NOT be accepted.

 The use of calculators is strictly prohibited.

 For other rules and regulations, please refer to UTM Academic Rule Book.