CEIT316 COMPUTER NETWORKS
| Course Code: | 4300316 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 3.0 |
| Department: | Computer Education and Instructional Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Introduce the basic concepts of computer and communication networks.
Provide introductory level of knowledge about how computer networks work.
Supply concepts for LAN, especially Ethernet family Networks and Internet so that the students will be able to solve simple problems of their future networks without needing any help.
Introduce the OSI layers and TCP/IP protocol suite. Introduce the devices required to build a Local Area Network.
Describe networking signals and what can happen to them on physical media.
Introduce design issues for physical and logical topologies.
Introduce structured cabling for network installation.
Provide classification of the various types of IP addresses.
Introduce Upper Layer Protocols of the OSI Layers.
Course Content
Computer Network concepts and technologies; OSI Reference Model; Network devices; Redundancy in networks; Local Area Network (LAN); Wide Area Network (WAN); protocols; TCPI/IP; network security; switching; routing; communication on networks; setting up and managing networks; network services; layers of communication; encapsulation and packet structure
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a course/learning process successfully, students will be able to:
- Define the basic concepts of computer and communication networks.
- Describe how computer networks work.
- Define concepts for Token Ring, FDDI, Ethernet family Networks and Internet.
- Solve simple problems of their future networks without needing any outside help
- Describe and define the OSI layers and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Differentiate between the functions and operations of networking devices required to build a Local Area Network.
- Describe networking signals and what can happen to them on physical media.
- Design physical and logical networking topologies.
- Plan and draw structured cabling for network installation.
- Classify the various types of IP addresses.
- Define the Upper Layer Protocols of the OSI Layers.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They have critical thinking and problem solving skills. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They have social communication and cultural exchange skills. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution