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    Addis Ababa University

    College of Natural and Computational Science


    School of Information Science
    Course Title Introduction to Networks and Systems
    Module Title Computer Networks, Administration and Security
    Module Code INSY-M3071 Course Code: INSY3071
    CP/ECTS 5
    Study Hours Lecture: 48 Laboratory: 16 Tutorial: 0 Home Study: 71
    Instructor’s Name: Tsegaye Berhanu
    Information Mobile:
    Email: tsegaye.berhanu@aau.edu.et
    Office Location: Eshetu Chole Building, 3rd Floor, Room #319
    Consultation Hours: Anytime
    Course Academic Year: 2021/2022
    Information Semester: I
    Course Schedule:
    Class Room:
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Mode of Delivery: Block
    Course The course aims at exploring the various types of data communication systems, networks
    Description and their applications. The content includes: computer networks, seven-layer architecture,
    OSI & TCP/IP suite of protocols, network hardware, network software, standardization,
    guided transmission media, wireless transmission, data link layer, Ethernet and IP
    addressing. It involves practical session on Cabling and crimping, Configuring TCP/IP, Peer
    to Peer Networking, Sharing Files, Sharing Printers, Client-server Networking, Steps for
    Creating a home or small office Network, experiencing collaboration tools, installing &
    Configuring Network Operating System, Exploring Server Roles, setting up a DNS Server,
    setting up a DHCP server, Domain controller and IP Addressing.
    Learning Up on the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
    Outcomes • Describe the basics of data communications and network
    • Explain the benefits and the need for network
    • Understand data transmission and transmission media
    • Understand Protocols and various networking components
    • Understand TCP/IP & OSI Reference Model
    • Demonstrate cable crimping, establishing, setup and troubleshooting Networks
    • Demonstrate network addressing
    • Understanding network Equipment
    • Understand network security and data integrity
    Course Content
    Topic Duration (Week) Reading List
    Chapter 1: Introduction
    1.1. History & overview of Networks ✓Lecture Notes
    1
    1.2. The impact of Networks on daily life ✓Textbooks
    1.3. The network as a platform ✓Internet
    1.4. Network Role & Elements
    1.5. Network Architecture Characteristics
    1.6. Computer Networks Versus Human Network
    Chapter 2: Data Communications
    2.1. What is communication?
    2.2. The platform for communication
    2.2.1. Communicating the Message ✓Lecture Notes
    2.3. Data transmission ✓ Textbooks
    2
    2.3.1. Concepts and Terminology ✓ Internet
    2.3.2. Analog and Digital Data Transmission
    2.3.3. Transmission Impairments
    2.4. Components of the network
    2.4.1. End Devices & their role
    2.4.2. Intermediary Devices & their role
    2.4.3. Network Media
    Chapter 3: Network Types ✓Lecture Notes
    3.1. LANs, MAN, WANs and Internetworks
    3 ✓Textbooks
    3.2. Peer to peer versus Server based Networks ✓Internet
    3.3. Network Topologies
    3.3.1. Overview of network topologies
    Chapter 4: Protocols and OSI Reference Model
    4.1. Rules & Network Protocols
    4.2. Protocol suites & Industry Standards
    4.3. Layered Models ✓Lecture Notes
    4.3.1. The TCP/IP Model ✓Textbooks
    4
    4.3.2. The OSI Model ✓Internet
    4.3.3. Comparing OSI Model with TCP/IP Model
    4.3.4. Overview of familiar Protocols
    4.4. Overview & functions of each layer
    4.4.1. Bits, Frame, Packet & Datagram
    4.4.2. Physical Signaling & Encoding
    Chapter 5: Switching & Network Devices
    6.1. Switching Concept and Types ✓Lecture Notes
    6.1.1. Packet-switched and Circuit switched networks ✓Textbooks
    6.2. Multiplexing Concepts and Types 6 ✓Internet
    6.3. Introduction to Ethernet & Wireless Networks
    6.3.1. Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
    6.3.2. Introduction to Wireless Network
    6.4. Network Devices
    Chapter 6: Introduction to IP Addressing and Subnetting ✓Lecture Notes
     Classful & Classless Addressing
    7 ✓Textbooks
     Subnetting
     Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) ✓Internet
    Chapter 7: Network Security
    7.1. Fundamentals of secure networks; cryptography ✓Lecture Notes
    7.2. Encryption and privacy ✓Textbooks
    7.3. Authentication protocols 8 ✓Internet
    7.4. Firewalls
    7.5. Virtual private networks
    7.6. Transport layer security
    Teaching Strategy The course will be delivered in the form of lectures, demonstration, student presentations,
    group discussions, and individual and group project works.
    Assessment The evaluation shall be based on both formative and summative assessment which include:
    Criteria Assessment Forms % of credit allotted
    Lecture and Practice (100%)
    • Participation and Attendance 5
    • Quizzes and Assignments 25
    • Test(s) 30
    • Final Examination 40
    Practice (100%)
    • Participation and Attendance 10
    • Laboratory Exercise 20
    • Laboratory Exam 40
    • Project 30

    Role of Delivers lectures, prepares reading assignments and topics for group discussion, prepares
    lab exercise by discussion with student, gives consultation and advises students on individual
    Instructor(s) and group assignments, prepares and evaluates quiz, assignment, tests and final examination.

    Role of Students Attend lectures, laboratory session and presentation, work in team on group work, participate
    in group discussion, discusses with the instructor on topics of interest for group work, delivers
    and presents individual and group work, attend quiz, midterm and final examination.

    Required software Hardware: Computers, printer, UTP cable, network toolkit, hub/switch, RJ-45 connectors.
    and/or hardware Software: Network Operating systems, Simulators
    Reference Textbook:
    • Data Communications and Networking, 4th Ed., Behrouz A. Forouzan
    Reference:
    • A S Tannenbaum " Computer Networks" Prentice Hall of India Publication, 2002
    • Data and Computer Communications, 8th ed. William Stallings
    • Computer Networking. Kurose & Ross. Addison Wesley
    • Fred Halshall "Data Communication, Computer Networks & Open systems"
    Publication Pearson Education
    • Any Cisco Material (CCNA Module1) will be helpful

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