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CAINTA CATHOLC COLLEGE

A. Bonifacio ave., Cainta, Rizal

I. Course Title : Data Communications and LAN

II. Course Code : CS322/CS423
III. Course Credit : 3 units

IV. Course Description :

This course study on the different layers of the network architecture. The students are
expected to acquire understanding on information network concepts and technologies. This course
will enhance their skills and knowledge in computer networking. And to prepare and enable the
students for the industrial practice of network planning, design, implementation, and management

V. Course Requirements:

• Mid-term Exam / Final Oral Defense

• Quizzes / Seatwork & Group Activities
• Network Research / Reporting
• Supporting documents & CD containing the soft files of the Subject Outputs
• Attendance and Classroom participation

VI. Course Grading System

• Final Oral Defense (Network Design: Documentation and Presentation) 40%

• Written Midterm Examination 10%
• Quizzes / Class Evaluation 10%
• Network Research/Reporting 20%
• Supporting documents & CD containing the soft files of the Subject Outputs 10%
• Attendance 7%
• Classroom participation 3%
100%
VII. Vision, Mission Statement

Vision: The PUP Graduate School envisions itself as a world-class center of graduate education.

Mission: In consonance with the PUP GS Vision, the PUP GS commits itself to foster excellence
in all key dimensions of graduate education: instruction, research, extension, community service,
production, industry-academe partnerships, local and international linkages, and stakeholders’
empowerment

VIII.Course Objectives
At the end of the course students are expected:
• To gain knowledge on network architecture and its significance for learning about OSI-
ISO and TCP/IP, their hierarchical, the role played by each layer in the hierarchy.
• Understand the necessity of network architecture, standardization, types of architecture,
and de facto standards
• Obtain an overview and understanding of the network equipment and cabling.
• To learn about desktop management and server applications
• To practice network planning and designing
• To present their network project design of a specific company
IX. Course Contents
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A. Protocols and Transmission Control

1. The background of the birth of network architecture
2. Standards of Network Architecture
3. Types of network architecture
4. Network Topology and Connections Method

B. OSI – Standardization of Communication Protocols

1. Overview of OSI
2. OSI Basic Reference Model
3. Communication Procedures in OSI

C. TCP/IP Standards and Communication Protocols / Procedures

1. Overview of TCP/ IP
2. Hierarchical structure
3. The roles of each layer
4. IP addresses and subnet mask
5. Special IP addresses
6. Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
7. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

D. Networks : LAN and WAN

1. Features and Topology of LAN/WAN
2. LAN/WAN Connection Architecture
3. LAN/WAN Components
4. LAN Access Control Methods
5. Inter-LAN Connection Equipment
6. LAN Speed-up technology
7. Network Equipment and cabling

E. The Internet

1. The historical background & development of the internet

2. The structure of internet
3. Internet technology
4. Internet Services
5. Search Engines

F. Types of Servers
1. Desktop Management
2. DNS Server
3. DHCP Server
4. Mail Server
5. FTP Server
6. Internet / Web Server
7. Proxy Server
8. Database Server

G. Network Security
1. Confidentiality Protection and Falsification Prevention
2. Illegal Intrusion and Protection against computer viruses
3. Availability measures
4. Privacy protection

H. Wireless Technology
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X. Evaluation Techniques

• Midterm Exam / Quizzes & Seatwork Result

• Classroom Report Performance
• Class Evaluation Rating
• Major Paper Output (Network Design)
• Quality of Interactions in the class with Professor & Class Members

XI. References / URL

• Build Your Own Network and Server by JICA-Net

• Computer Networks – Andrew Tanenbaum
• Data Networks – Ulyses Black
• Data Transmission – Tugal/Tugal
• Advanced Electronic Communication System – Wayne Tomasi
• Data Communication Technology – James Martin
• Networking Personal Computers – Durr/Gibbs
• WWW.CISCO.COM
• www.wikepedia.com
• WWW.YAHOO.COM
• WWW.GOOGLE.COM

Prepared by:

Mr. Toni Mercado

Noted: Approved:

Mr. Leandro Sarmiento Mr. Joel Javiniar

Chair, MSIT / MIT Program Dean, Graduate School
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Course Contents:

Nov. Course Orientation and Introduction

Lecture on how to build a LAN / WAN design in preparation
for final requirement.
Dec. Protocols and Transmission Control
OSI – Standardization of Communication Protocols
TCP-IP Structure & Role of each layer
IP Addresses and Subnet Mask, MAC & ARP
Jan. LAN & WAN Networks
Familiarization on network equipment & actual cabling
(straight & cross cable)

Mid-Term Examination
Feb. Desktop Management, DNS & DHCP Server
Mail, FTP & Web Server
Proxy & Database Server
Network Security
Wireless Technology
Mar. Group Research & meeting in preparation for final defense
Group Oral Defense
Group Oral Defense
Distribution of Class cards