Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
2BLP112Computer Networks3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Computer Programming
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to familiarize the student with the technologies that make up the infrastructure of computer networks and to gain the theoretical knowledge necessary to establish a basic computer network.
Course Content Network definition and history, Arpanet, protocol definition, details of HTTP/S protocol, Network types, Network topologies, Network layers, Network components, Network management, Encryption in networks, Encryption algorithms, Key distribution and Authentication methods.
Course Methods and Techniques Theoretical lectures, homework and quizzes.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Zeki ÇIPLAK https://abis.gedik.edu.tr/zeki-ciplak zeki.ciplak@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
"Data Communications and Networking" by Behrouz A. Forouzan
"Computer Networks" by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall
Lectures.

Course Category
Engineering %10
Engineering Design %10
Field %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 90

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 2 10 20
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 153

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To know the concepts and types of computer networks
2 Explain computer network layers and their functions
3 Recognize and explain the physical elements used in computer networks
4 To be able to use encryption algorithms used in computer networks


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Information and acquaintance about the course and curriculum.
2 Network concept, history of networks, basic information about Arpanet and Internet.
3 Protocol concept, basic information about HTTP/S protocol. Response and Error codes.
4 Network Types and Communication Modes
6 Network Topologies
7 General Course Review.
8 Midterm Exam
9 OSI and TCP/IP Model, Network layers, information about their functions and functioning.
10 DNS, Port and similar network concepts, comparison of TCP and UDP.
11 Error detection and correction methods in network communication (Checksum, Parity Checking and CRC)
12 Network Equipment (Components), Classification of network components according to network layers.
13 Wireless Networks and Network Management
14 Encryption in computer networks (xor, caesar, affine, polyalphabetic and rsa)
15 General Course Review.


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 2 5
C1 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 2 5
C2 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 2 5
C3 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 2 5
C4 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 2 5

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