Mission We reinvent education to address the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Vision iACADEMY develops game changers to lead the advancement of society.

Core We are Game We are Creativity is our We are Agents Learning is

Values Changers Family Foundation of Happiness our Passion

ILOs Social Innovator Responsible Solution Positive Specialist

Collaborator Designer Influencer

Program CS01 CS03

CS06
Outcomes CS02 CS07 CS04 CS09
CS10
CS08 CS05

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1 Use their complete understanding of the various principles and practices in computer science to
become game-changing computing professionals.

PEO2 Apply their oral, written, and graphical communication skills to enable them to become
responsible and effective collaborators.

PEO3 Develop a sense of professionalism and ethics and a good grasp of social issues to become
socially responsible members of the computing profession.

PEO4 Demonstrate the desire for continuing professional development to stay on top of the latest
trends in technology which shows their commitment to the responsibilities of a contemporary
computer scientist throughout their career.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The graduate outcomes of the BSCS program are:

Graduate
Code Program Outcomes
Attribute

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, mathematics, knowledge of

Knowledge for
a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain
Solving
knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction
Computing CS01
and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and
Problems
requirements.

Identify, analyze, formulate, research literature, and solve complex

computing problems and requirements reaching substantiated conclusions
Problem Analysis CS02 using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and
relevant domain disciplines.

An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and

Design and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer based
Development of CS03 systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs
Solutions involved in design choices.

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 Knowledge and understanding of information security issues in relation to
the design, development, and use of information systems.
CS04

Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and

design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet
CS05 specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources and

Modern Tool modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an
CS06
Usage understanding of the limitations to accomplish a common goal.

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse

Individual &
CS07 teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
Team Work

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society

at large about complex computing activities by being able to
Communication CS08 comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.

An ability to recognize the legal, social, ethical, and professional issues

Design
involved in the utilization of computer technology and be guided by the
Professionalism CS09
adoption of appropriate professional, ethical, and legal practices.
and Ethics

Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent

Life-Long
CS10 learning for continual development as a computing professional.
Learning

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
WITH MAJOR IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION

Course Code DATACOMM

Course Title Data Communications and Computer Networks

Description This course covers the fundamental concepts of data and computer
communications. It also includes discussions on the topics concerning
computer networks and Communication protocols. Topics include
introduction to data communications and computer networks,
computer networking standards, data and signals, digital transmission,

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 analog transmission, transmission media, data link layer protocols, and
network layer protocols.

Credit Units 3 units

Pre-Requisites INFOTECH

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcome

LO1 Discuss the importance of standards or protocol suites in the design and implementation of
data communication systems and computer networks.

LO2
Understand the science behind data, signals, bandwidth, and data transmission.

LO3
Explain the various protocols used in different aspects of data transmission in computer
networks.

III. ONLINE COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK Course TOPIC MODALITY TEACHING/ ASSESSMENT
Learning (SYNC/ASY LEARNING
Outcomes NC) ACTIVITIES

1 . Orientation Sync
Review ● Machine ●
of Problems
course ● Class
syllabus Discussion/L
ecture

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 2 The students Data Sync
will be able Communicat ● Machine A.
to ion Problems
Networks
understand ● Class
and Open
the rudiments Discussion/L
System
of how Standards ecture
computers Data
communicat Commu
e. nication
Network
Standar
ds
ISO
Referenc
e Model

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 3 The students Introduction Async
will be to LANs ● Machine
familiar with Terminol Problems
ogies ● Class
modern
Types of
communicati Discussion/L
Network
on systems. s ecture
Compon
ents of a
Network
Topologi
es
Signallin
g
Techniq
ues
Medium
Access
Control
Protocol
s
Benefits
and
Drawbac
ks of
Network
s

4 The students LAN Sync ● Machine

will be able Architecture Problems
to Ethernet ● Class
Token
understand Discussion/L
Ring
the principles ecture
Token
of protocol Bus
layering. Wireless
LAN

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 5 Students will Internetwor Sync/Asyn
be familiar king and c ● Long
with the basic Interoperabi Examination
lity
protocols of
General
computer Internet
networks, working
and how Architect
they can be ure
used to assist Internet
in network working
Devices
design and
(Repeat
implementati ers,
on. Bridges,
Routers,
Gateway
s)
Wide
Area
Network

6 Students will Internet / Sync

be able the Intranet ● Machine
understand Terminol Problems
ogy ● Class
the concept
Internet
of intranet. Discussion/L
Concept
s ecture
Internet
Informat
ion
Service
Related
Issues
Intranet

7 Students will Using Novell Sync ● Machine

identify the NetWare Problems
different 3.12 and ● Class
Windows 95
types of Discussion/L
peer-to-peer
network network ecture
devices and
their functions
within a
network.

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 8 Final Exam Sync
● Machine
Problems
● Class
Discussion/L
ecture

9 Async
● Long
Examination

IV. MAJOR COURSE OUTPUT

Learning
Required Outputs Due Date
Outcome

LO1 Create a simple grade computation that implements

2nd - 12th Week
OOP paradigm in a console application.

Create a simple phonebook application in windows

LO2
form as a platform that implements a simple CRUD.

V. ASSESSMENT RUBRICS RUBRIC FOR WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

Weekly Subject Content Analysis of Critical Thinking Concept Command &
Exercises Technical Materials Application
& Application

Excellent (93- A comprehensive A comprehensive Expert ability to Concepts are applied

100) grasp of the analysis of technical think critically is very thoughtfully.
Exceptional subject matter is materials & shown.
shown. application is
shown.

Superior (85- A thorough grasp A thorough analysis Partial ability to Concepts are applied
92) of the subject of technical think critically is thoughtfully.
Above matter is shown. materials & shown.
Average

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 application is
shown.

Satisfactory A basic grasp of A basic analysis of Little ability to Concepts are not
(70-84) the subject matter technical materials think critically is applied thoughtfully.
Competent is shown. & application is shown.
shown.

RUBRIC FOR MIDTERM & FINAL PROJECT ASSESSMENT

Midterm & Final Subject Content Use of Technical Critical Thinking Concept
Project Knowledge & Understanding &
Materials Application

Excellent (93- A comprehensive A comprehensive Expert ability to Concepts are

100) grasp of the subject use of materials think critically is applied very
Exceptional matter is shown. w/out reminding. shown. thoughtfully.

Superior (86- A thorough grasp of A thorough use of Partial ability to Concepts are
92) the subject matter is materials w/ a little think critically is applied
Above shown. reminding. shown. thoughtfully.
Average

Satisfactory A basic grasp of the A basic use of Little ability to Concepts are not
(70-85) subject matter is materials with plenty think critically is applied
Competent shown. of reminding. shown. thoughtfully.

VI. GRADING SYSTEM

1. Weekly Assessments (Exercises) 40%

2. Midterm & Final Projects 60%

TOTAL 100% (Passing 75%)

VII. REFERENCES

1. Connecting networks v6:companion guide. (2018). CISCO [CIR.TK 5105.5 .C6629 2018]
2. Kerssens, N. (2020). Rethinking legacies in internet history: Euronet, lost (inter)networks, EU politics,
Internet Histories, 4:1, 32-48, https://doi.org/10.1080/24701475.2019.1701919
3. Kosko, B. (2016). Neural networks and fuzzy systems: A dynamical systems approach. PHI Learning
[CIR.QA76.87.K86.2016]
4. Sharma, S. (2017). A Course in computer networks. Kataria. S.K. [CIR.TK5105.5.Sh531 2017]
5. Sharma, S. (2016). Data communications and computer networks. White [CIR.TK5105.5.W5 2016]
6. White, C.M. (2016). Data communications and computer networks: a business user’s approach.
Cengage Learning [CIR.TK5105.Sh531.2016]

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 VIII. INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION

Name :
Contact Details :
Consultation Hours :

Prepared by: Approved by:

Riel Gomez Mitch Andaya

Faculty Member Dean - School of Computing

BS Computer Science BS Computer Science Major in Software
Major in Software Engineering
Engineering

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