Table 3: Summary of information on each course

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Name of Course:

COMPUTER NETWORK SETUP AND

CONNECTIVITY
Course Code:
KSK6023
Names of academic staff:
MAGENDRAN MUNISAMY,
MURNITA BT. ABD HAMID
Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:
The course introduces users to connect and communicate each other through main
distribution frame and server for internet connection, data and information sharing, sending
electronic mail (email), teleconferencing and purposes.
Semester and Year offered:
Total Student Learning Time (SLT):
Category of Activities
Guided learning

Semester 2 Year 1
Learning Activity

Total Hours/ Semester

Lecture
Tutorial/Practical
Student centered learning activities

Self learning

Preparation for assignments/projects

Independent study/revision
Preparation for assessment

Formal assessments

Continuous assessments
Final examination sitting
Total SLT

11
56
3
15
11
12
8
4
120

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9.

Credit Value:
3 credits
Prerequisite (if any):
None
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
Explain computer network set-up specification based on manufacturer instruction
CLO1
manual (A3, PLO1)
Execute network installation, connectivity configuration and test based on job
CLO2
order/change request (P4, PLO2)
Produce computer network set-up and connectivity report based on company
CLO3
SOP (C3, PLO1)

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Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship):
PLO1
Acquire and apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering/social
science fundamentals and principles in Computer System and Networking.
Apply practical skills in Computer System and Networking Technology.
PLO2

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Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO
CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

Method of delivery

Explain computer network

set-up specification based
on manufacturer
instruction manual (A3,
PLO1)
Execute network
installation, connectivity
configuration and test
based on job order/change
request (P4, PLO2)
Produce computer
network set-up and
connectivity report based
on company SOP
(C3, PLO1)

Lectures &
Student-Centred
Learning Activities

Method of
assessment
Quizzes,
Assignments, Tests,
Project and Final
Examination

KPI
50% marks
and above

Lectures &
Practical

Project , Final
Examination and
Practical Examination

50% marks
and above

Student-Centred
Learning Activities

Assignments

50% marks
and above

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Course Synopsis:
This course is designed to introduce students to identify types of network to be set-up,
either LAN, WAN or MAN, interpret network topology, carry out configuration setting to link
server with computer and other hardware and peripherals, maintain and troubleshoot the
network to ensure computers and peripherals within the system are connected each other in
accordance with users requirement and company SOP.

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Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.):

Lecture, Practical and Student Centred Learning

14
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Assessment Methods and Types:

Quiz, Assignment, Test, Project, Final Examination, and Practical Examination

15
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Continuous Assessment : 60% ( Quiz, Assignment, Test, Project Report)

Final Assessment : 40% (Final Examination, Practical Examination)
Total : 100%
Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):
PEO1
X

PEO2

PEO3

PEO4

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Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

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Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture & lab hours) per topic:

PLO1
X

PLO2
X

PLO3

Week

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

Topic

1-3

1.0

4-7

2.0

8 - 11

3.0

12
-14

4.0

COMPUTER NETWORK SET-UP SPECIFICATION

Types of computer network connectivity
1.1
Type wireless technology
1.2
Type of network encryption
1.3
Types of server form factor and server rack
1.4
Server handling procedure
1.5
Types of network topology
1.6
Type of computer peripheral and its driver
1.7
Types of network installation schedule
1.8
Network installation equipment
1.9
COMPUTER NETWORK INSTALLATION &
CONFIGURATION
Network rack assembly
2.1
Network Interface Card (NIC) installation and
2.2
connection
Network hardware mount
2.3
Computer peripherals connectivity installation
2.4
Network address configuration
2.5
COMPUTER NETWORK CONNECTIVITY TEST
Network configuration and interconnectivity
3.1
testing
Network Test checklist
3.2
User Acceptance Test (UAT) signed off
3.3
COMPUTER NETWORK SET-UP REPORT
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

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PLO4

PLO9

SLT (hrs)
K
T
A
3
3
9

12

12

Network server setting record

Network activity log
Job sheet checklist
Network UAT report
Job order/ change request report

Main and additional references supporting the course:

1. Books, Hephaestus (2011). Computer Peripherals, Including: Computer Monitor,
Fax, Hard Disk Drive, Stored Energy Printer, Peripheral, Plug and Play, AutoConfiguration, Game Port, Hot Swapping, Auto-detection, Surge Protector, Remote
Terminal Unit,. Western Digital Media Center. Hephaestus Books, Lightning Source

Uk Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1-242-97956-9

2. Jyoti Snehi. (2006). Computer Peripherals and Interfacing. Firewall Media. ISBN13: 978-81-7008-929-2
3. R.A. Penfold. (2005). How to Set Up Your New Computer. Bernard Babani
Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-85934-559-0
4. Robert B J Warnar (2012). Computer Peripheral Memory System Forecast (Volume
500-545). General Books. ISBN-13: 978-1-235-71266-1
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