Data Communications Lecture

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY – DASMARIÑASCollege of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Engineering Department

COURSE SYLLABUSCourse Title Data Communications Lec.Course Code ECET515aUnits Earned 3.0Prerequisite ECET422aCo-requisite ECET515La – Data Communications Lab.ProfessorE-mail Address

Consultation

Time Day Venue __________ __________ _____________ __________ __________ _____________ __________ __________ _____________

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will cover common terminologies used in data communication, purpose and functions of Internet Service Provider (ISP), Open System Interconnected (OSI) Model, networking standards, networking topologies, communication protocol, transmission media, network threats and security, network addressing structure, network planning, network devices basic configurations, routing protocols, transport protocol, and data communications troubleshooting.

II. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOME

Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes

(ELGAs)

At the end of the course, the following are expected to be realized: Program outcomes

Has Passion for Excellence Understand the basic principles of data communications; Learn how to design physical and logical topology of Local Area Network (LAN); Basic Configurations of CISCO Switch and Router; Learn how to set up a wire and wireless network; and Understand the different threats in network and how to impose basic security in LAN.

ECa, ECg, EChECa, ECb, ECeECa, ECc, ECe, ECi, ECk

God-loving, Morally Upright Exhibit the spirit of Faith in God and oneself by believing that even the most difficult problems can be learned and solved with hard work and honesty;

Demonstrate the spirit of Zeal by responding positively and logically in solving different problems by considering it as a blueprint of solving actual difficulties in the real world; and.

Manifest the spirit of Communion by synergistically cooperating with others, practicing initiative and helpfulness in accomplishing individual and group tasks.

ECf

ECh, ECk

ECd, ECf, ECg

Patriotic, Ecocentric Apply the theories learned by creating projects that will benefit the environment and the community as well.

ECc, ECe, ECk, ECj

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III. COURSE-PROGRAM OUTCOME MAPa b c d e f g h i j k l mD E D I D D D D D D D E D

IV. FINAL PRODUCT

A comprehensive exam will be given to measure the overall knowledge gained in data communications.Course Outcomes (CO) a b c d e f g h i j k l m

You shall act as young Lasallian professional addressing the problems and maximizing the resources of our local industry partners (Patriotic).

2 2 3

You are responsible in convincing the management of our local industry partners the eminence of the situation and thereby bringing them to Christian-like decision and cooperative action (God loving).

Your company study/ company analysis which will be submitted during the final term, must clearly show the present situation that the company is experiencing, the quantitative analysis/techniques that you will be using and the possible solutions that will address the problem presented (Has passion for excellence).

1 – CO has minor contribution to PO 2 - CO has moderate contribution to PO 3 - CO has major contribution to PO

ELGA based rubric for the final output.A. HAS PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

Performance Indicators Unsatisfactory1

Satisfactory2

Exemplary3 Score

1. Ability to identify an engineering problem (Statement of the Problem)

The problem is not identified The problem is stated but not clearly identified

The statement of the problem has been clearly and fully identified.

2. Ability to formulate engineering solutions to a given problem(Design/Research Methodology)

Unable to formulate an appropriate solution to the problem

Presents a general approach to solve an engineering problem

Presents a detailed step by step solution to solve an engineering problem

3. Ability to apply the best solution to an engineering problem(Summary and Conclusion)

Not able to solve the given engineering problem

The solution to the problem has not been fully elaborated

The correct solution to the problem has been clearly derived and presented

Total Score

Mean Score = (Total Score / 3)

Percentage Rating = (Total Score / 9) x 100%

I- Introductory E-Enhance D-Demonstrate

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B. PATRIOTIC

Performance IndicatorsUnsatisfactory

1Satisfactory

2Exemplary

3 Score

1. Ability to identify an engineering problem that will deal with pressing local and national issue.

The problem is not identified

The problem is stated but not clearly identified

The statement of the problem has been clearly and fully identified.

2. Ability to formulate engineering solutions that will deal with pressing local and national issue.

Unable to formulate an appropriate solution to the problem

Presents a general approach to solve an engineering problem

Presents a detailed step by step solution to solve an engineering problem

3. Ability to apply the best solution that will deal with pressing national and local issue.

Not able to solve the given engineering problem

The solution to the problem has not been fully elaborated

The correct solution to the problem has been clearly derived and presented

Total ScoreMean Score = (Total Score / 3)


C. GOD LOVING

Performance IndicatorsUnsatisfactory

1Satisfactory

2Exemplary

3 Score

1. Responsible and Honest in doing activities

No sense of responsibility and demonstrated some indolence.

Shows a standard level sense of responsibility. Almost all class requirements are submitted on time.

Shows a high level sense of responsibility. All class requirements are submitted on time.

2. Personal Trait/Character Do not shows respect for instituted authority and do not foster obedience to the policies of the university.

Shows a standard level sense of respect for instituted authority and foster obedience to the policies of the university.

Shows respect for instituted authority and foster obedience to the policies of the university.

3. Courtesy in Written Calculations Only few Calculations, notes questions are answered in light of Christian decorum and perspectives.

Some Calculations, notes questions are answered in light of Christian decorum and perspectives.

Calculations, notes questions are answered in light of Christian & professional decorum and perspectives.

Total Score

Mean Score = (Total Score / 3)


IV. VALID ASSESSMENT

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Prelim/Midterm/Final Period Class Standing

Semestral Grade =(Average Class Standing x 75%)+(Final Output x 25%)

V. COURSE OUTLINEA. Preliminary Period (18Hrs.)

Topics Hours Learning Objectives Teaching Strategies Class ActivitiesOrientation a. Class Policies b. Course Introduction

0.5 To be able to know the content of syllabus included

the class room policies.LectureDiscussionPower Point PresentationSelf Study/ResearchSharing

Gospel ReadingPower Point PresentationDiscussionSharingRecitation Board WorkSeat Work

Simulation using Packet Tracer

1. Introduction to Data Communications

1 To describe local and network applications; To describe the different types of convergence; To describe the purpose of OS and identify the

common OS; and To understand the topologies.

Quiz 1 : (Coverage: Topic 1to 4)

2. Networking Standards

0.45

0.45

To measure the preparedness of students in Topics 1 to 4.

To measure the knowledge gained in their self study; To develop the study habits of students in

preparations to board exam; Explain the rules and format of communications; Define the Ethernet network; and Describe the communication devices.

3. Hierarchical Design, and Network Devices

1.5 To be able to understand the Hierarchical design of

Ethernet network. To be able to understand the purpose of network

devices. To define the broadcast and collision domain.

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Item PercentageQuizzes 45%Class Participation/ Assignment/ Recitation/ Board Work/ Seat Work/Compilation

25%

Major Exam 30% Total 100%

4. Cabling Standard 1.5

To be able to understand the different network cables use in data communications; and

To be able to understand the cable standards use in computer network.

LectureDiscussionPower Point PresentationSelf Study/ResearchSharing



5. Network Threats 1.5 To be able to identify the different threats in data network.

6. Classful Addressing 1.5 To be able to understand the different Classes; and To be able to understand the purpose of IP Address

in computer network, different IP classes, and hierarchical addressing scheme.

Exercises 1 (Seat Work) Solution to Exercises 1

10.5

To practice the knowledge gained in Classful Addressing.

7. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

1.5 To differentiate VLAN from LAN; and To understand the purpose and importance of VLAN.

Exercises 2 (Seat Work) Solution to Exercises 2

10.5

To practice the knowledge gained in VLSM. Drill problemsIndividual or group work

Gospel Reading Seat Work, Board Work and Recitations Assignment as supplement activity

Quiz 2 (Coverage: Topic 5 to 7) Discussion of Answers to Quiz 2.

10.5

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in cabling standard classful, and classless IP addressing scheme.

Individual examination Discussion

Gospel Reading Graded Quiz

Prelim Examinations 3 To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the

topics discussed in prelim period. Individual examination Written examination

Gospel Reading Graded Exam

B. Midterm Period (18Hrs) Topics Hours Learning Objectives Teaching Strategies Class Activities

1. Network Protocol and Open System Interconnected (OSI)

1.5 To be able to learn the network protocol and the 7 layers (OSI Model).

LectureDiscussionPower Point Presentation

Gospel ReadingPower Point PresentationDiscussion

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Self Study/ResearchSharing

SharingRecitation Board WorkSeat Work

Quiz 1 (Coverage: Topic 1to 3)Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

10.5


To measure the knowledge gained in their self study;

To develop the study habits of students in preparations to board exam;



2. Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM): Class C, Class B, and Class A

1.5 To be able to subnet Class C IP address. To be able to learn how to segment a network

using VLAN and VLSM technique.




3. Wireless Topology3.1. Basic Service Set3.2. Extended Service Set

1.5 To be able to learn the different Service Set design and protocol.

4.Basic Switch Configuration using CLI

1.5 To configure the basic function of Cisco switch.

5.Basic Router Configuration using CLI

1.5 To configure the basic function of Cisco router.

Exercises 1 (Packet Tracer Activity)

10.5

To be able to practice basic configurations of Cisco switch and router.

Drill problemsIndividual or group work

Gospel Reading SW, BW and Assignment as supplement activity

6.Switching Protocol 1.5 To understand the trunking protocol; and To be able to configure Cisco switch Trunking

protocol.



Simulation using

7.Routing Protocol 1.5 To understand the RIP v1 and RIP v2; and To be able to configure Cisco router RIP protocol.

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Packet Tracer

Quiz 2: (Coverage: Topic 4 to 7)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 2.

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0.5

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in Class A and B subnetting, NAT and PAT, Network Protocol, and OSI.



Midterm Examination 3 To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the topics discussed in Midterm Period.

Individual examination Written examination


C. FINAL PERIOD (18Hrs)Topics Hour

sLearning Objectives Teaching Strategies Class Activities

1. Configurations of Cisco Switch1.1.Default Route1.2.DHCP1.3.Static NAT1.4.Backing up

1.5 To be able to program the Cisco switch to perform default route, DHCP, and Static NAT; and

To be able to learn how to backup the configurations.




Quiz 1 (Coverage: Topic 1to 2)Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

10.5


To measure the knowledge gained in their self study; To develop the study habits of students in

preparations to board exam;



2. Switching Protocol 2.1. VLAN 2.2. Virtual Trunking Protocol

1.5 To be able to learn the purpose of VTP; and To be able to learn the design and commands for

switch VTP configurations. LectureDiscussionPower Point presentationSharing

Gospel ReadingDiscussionPower Point presentationRecitation Exercises 1

(Packet Tracer Activity)

1.5 To be able to simulate the VLAN and VTP.

3. Transport Protocol 1.5 To be able to learn the different uses of transport

protocol.

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4. Network Security 1.5 To be able to learn how to secure a network.

5.Design Procedure 1.5 To learn the steps in creating a network design.

6.Troubleshooting 1.5To gain basic troubleshooting knowledge in data

network.

Design Project:. Discussion of Network Design and Configurations requirements(using Packet Tracer)

1.5 To be able to apply the knowledge gained in data communications thru design and network devices configurations..

Study of Previous Case Studies

Gospel Reading Sharing Discussion

Quiz 2 (Coverage: Topic 3 to 6)Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

10.5 To be able to measure the knowledge Individual examination

DiscussionGospel Reading Graded Quiz

Final Examination 1.5 To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the

topics discussed in Final Period. Individual examination Written examination


Comprehensive Examination 1.5 To be able to measure the knowledge gained in data

communication.

VI. COURSE POLICIESA. Students are allowed 20% of the total hours for the term for absences inclusive of tardiness. All absences or tardiness after that shall mean

excessive absences, which merits a grade of 0.00.B. Students who want to be excused for a class, an activity, an exam, etc. or would like to seek for an extension to any class requirement, should

provide the necessary documents prior to being absent or immediately after the missed date which is in accordance to the student handbook.C. Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Assignments turned in after the due time will NOT be accepted. No special assignment is

given to make up for any missed assignment.D. Make-up quizzes may be given at anytime during the period (prelim, midterm, and final) in accordance to what is written on the student’s

handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.)E. Special major exams may be given and are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams in accordance to what is written on

the student’s handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.) A special examination permit should be secured and processed.F. Major examination exemptions are in accordance to the discretion of the faculty handling the subject which is based on student’s academic

performance. Moreover, student outputs are given grades based on the criteria set by the faculty handling the subject.G. Students should be honest at all times; cheating and plagiarism in any form could merit a 0.0 grade. Cheating during quizzes will merit a grade

of 0.00 for the term, and cheating during major examinations will merit a grade of 0.00 for the semester.H. Cellular phones should always be in silent mode or turned-off during class hours. Any disturbance caused by not following the said policy will be

raised to the D.O.I. The use of any e-gadgets is strictly prohibited unless otherwise relevant to the class discussion. The discipline officer will sanction anyone

caught not following the said policy.

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J. All written reports or written presentations should be submitted to the instructor at-least 3 days prior the assigned date.K. Any complaints (way and mode of teaching, grading, etc.) against the teacher or against any classmates (relative to the class) should be

immediately and properly addressed to the faculty concerned for resolution. L. Students may seek the help of their adviser in resolving the issue with regards to the subject-teacher.

VI. TEXTBOOKCisco Networking Academy Program (2005), CCNA 1 & 2 Companion Guide (3rd Ed), Pearson Education South Asia PTE. LTD, TK 5105.5.C497 2005

VII. REFERENCESBooks:

Forouzan, Behrouz A., Data communications and networking, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill international ed., McGraw Hill Higher Education, TK 5105 .F769d 2007

Stallings, William, Data and computer communications, 4th ed., international ed., Prentice Hall, TK 5105 .St18 1995 Rains, Alvin L., Local area networking with Novell Software, 2nd ed., Boyd & Fraser Pub., TK 5105.7 .R136 1994

ELECTRONIC REFERENCES

http://www.cisconetacad.net

JOURNALSOther references may be required and/or provided as necessary.

Prepared:

The Syllabi Committee

Endorsed: Approved:

Ma. Estrella Natalie B. Pineda, MSManE, PIE Jose Rizaldy De Armas, MEng, PECE Chair, Engineering Department Head, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

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