DATA CENTER COLLEGE of the Philippines

Brgy.Ubbog, Lipcan, Bangued, Abra

Tel./Fax No.: (074) 752 - 5162

COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

COURSE SUBJECT: Data Communication
COURSE CODE: CS 321
SEMESTER: 2nd Semester
CREDIT: 3 Units
CONTACT HOURS : 54 Hours
PRE-REQUISITE: CS 212 / 313

I. VISION

Data Center College of the Philippines envisions itself as one of the leaders of tertiary education in the country consistently producing graduates who are
able to participate actively in local, regional and national development and who will be globally competitive to find employment here and abroad.

II. MISSION

Pursuant to its vision, Data Center College of the Philippines is committed to nurture the physical, socio-cultural, and moral potentials of its students for
their total development as human beings, and to provide them with relevant and quality education in their fields of specialization to enable their chosen professions
with honor and dignity.
III. GOALS

An unwavering advocacy for the rights of its students to quality and relevant education, Data Center College of the Philippines has adopted the following
objectives.

 To promote a culture of life-long learning

 To provide adequate and state-of-the-art instructional materials and facilities
 To develop globally competitive graduates who can address the needs and problems of the regions
 To employ qualified and competent faculty members and to continuously motivate them to upgrade their qualification

IV. BSCS PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Graduates of BSCS program are individuals who can / have:

1. Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for
the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements
2. Identify, analyze, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems and requirements reaching substantiated conclusions using
fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences and relevant domain disciplines
3. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithm principles and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that
demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
4. Knowledge and understanding of information security issues in relation to the design, development and use of information systems
5. Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
6. Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the
limitations to accomplish a common goal
7. Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings
8. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and
write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions
 9. An ability to recognize the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the utilization of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of
appropriate professional,, ethical and legal practices
10. Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional

(Taken from CMO No. 25, s. 2015)

V. Course Description:

This course provides the introductory course in networking technology. It focuses on the fundamentals of data communication networks. Much of the
course focuses on network algorithms and their performance. It introduces the various media used along with the main techniques employed to provide reliable and
efficient communications. It describes the major transmission systems and networks from Local to Wide Area Networks along with the equipment and techniques
used to interconnect them. Students are expected to have a strong mathematical background and an understanding of probability theory. Topics discussed include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, different connections wireless and wired networks, programming, data transmission and more.

VI. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have the ability to:

 Have an overview of the most popular types of data communications courses.

 Make intelligent decisions about the appropriate design, purchase, integration and use of data communications equipment and systems.
 Gain a practical understanding of relevant terminology, concepts and other information necessary to be knowledgeable in data communications
 Have some insight into the rationale of why networks are structured the way they are today
 Understand the issues facing the designers of next-generation data networks.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TOPICS STUDENTS LEARNING ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE OF
AND TIME ALLOTMENT OUTCOMES (SLO) AND STRATEGIES
OUTCOMES
ACTIVITIES

1. Introduction
1.1.Discuss the History of Data 1.1.Students can discuss the
Communication importance and history of Data Rating of level and quality of
Individual participation in class
Communication participation
discussion and presentation
1.2.Discuss the Data 1.2 Students can discuss the different
Communication Architecture data communication architecture Graded individual seatwork
Protocols and Standards protocols and standards Individual seatwork checking

1.3.Discuss the Standard 1.3. Students can be aware of the

Home assignment on the topic Graded submission of individual
Organization for Data different organizations concerning
Communication data communication home assignment

1.4.Discuss the Serial and Parallel 1.4. Students can understand the
Data Transmission difference between serial and parallel
data transmissions

1.5.Discuss the Data 1.5. Students can discuss data

Communication Circuit communication circuit arrangement
Arrangement

1.6.Discuss the Data 1.6 Students can talk about the data
Communication Network communication network and
12 HOURS understand its purpose
 Students are given seatwork on the
topic

Students are given home assignments

on the topic

2. Signal Analysis 2.1 Students can be fully aware of the Individual participation in class Rating of level and quality of
varying signal analyses discussion and presentation participation
3 HOURS

3. Digital Transmission
3.1.Discuss the Advantage of 3.1 Students can discuss the
Digital Transmission advantages of digital transmission Checking of individual seatwork Graded submission of individual
activity output
3.2.Discuss the Disadvantage of 3.2 Students can discuss the
Digital Transmission advantages of digital transmission Individual grading of activities and Rating of level and quality of
presentation product and presentation
7 HOURS Students are given seatwork on the
topic

Students are given group on the topic

4. Error Control
4.1.Discuss the Introduction to 4.1 Students can understand the basics
Error Control of error control Checking of individual seatwork Graded submission of individual
4.2.Discuss the Error Detection 4.2 Students can be familiar with the seatwork
different strategies for error detection
 5 HOURS
Students are given seatwork on the
topic

Students are given Individual activities

on the topic

5. Data Communications Hardware

5.1. Discuss the Introduction to 5.1 Students can be aware of the Individual grading of activities Graded submission of individual
Data Communications varying data communications
activity output
Hardware hardware
Individual grading project and
5.2.Discuss the Serial Interface 5.2 Students can recognize and presentation Rating of level and quality of
integrated serial interference product and presentation

9 HOURS Students are given seatwork on the

topic

Students are given Individual

activities on the topic

6. Data Link Protocols

6.1.Discuss the Data Link 6.1 Students can discuss the
Protocols Function importance of the data link protocols Individual participation in class Graded individual activity
function discussion and presentation
5 HOURS
Individual grading of activities Rating of level and quality of
participation
7. Data Communication Character
Codes
7.1.Discuss the Morse Code 7.1 Students can be have a background
of the Morse Code Individual grading of activities Graded individual activity

7.2.Discuss the Military Alphabet 7.2 Students can be have a background

Rating of level and quality of
of the Military Alphabet and use it in Individual grading project and
participation
the future presentation

7.3.Discuss the Boudot Code 7.3 Students can be have a background

of the Boudot Code

7.4.Discuss the ASCII Code 7.4 Students can be have a background

of the ASCII Code and use it in the
13 HOURS near future

Students are given Individual

activities on the topic