Learning Course Program (Syllabus)

Title of the Learning Course

Computer Network Organization

Learning course code: ICT25608E1-LPB

Academic Degree of Higher Education

Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree

The Language of Teaching

English

Author/Authors

Surname, Name: Vakhtang Rodonaia

Workplace: Georgian Technical University, Faculty of Informatics and Control
Systems, Kostava st, 77, TBILISI, 0175 Georgia
Position: Invited Professor
Telephone: 995 593782810
E-mail: [email protected]

The Objective of the Course

Mastering computer network architecture, learning the working processes of OSI seven-layer model,
studying computer networks hardware and physical channels.

Admission Prerequisites

Introduction to Computer Network, General Physics 2.

Learning Outcomes
№ Knowledge and skills acquired as a result of studying the subject
Knowledge and understanding
 Forms the basis of architecture and functioning of computer networks;
1  Establishes the principles of regulation of basic parameters of computer networks and the
principles of development of software of computer networks, the possibilities of
determination of possible reasons of the damage and their elimination.
Skills
2  Can independently correct hardware and software problems arising at functioning of the
computer;

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  Separates the positive and negative sides of the discussion issue;
 Speaks its own opinion and makes it strong.
Methods of achieving learning outcomes (teaching and learning)

Lecture Seminar (team working) Practical classes Laboratory Practice

Course work/project Consultation Independent work
Activities of the teaching-learning methods
Verbal or orally transmitted Narration, talking and so forth belong to this activity. In this process the
teacher orally transmits and explains study material and the students actively perceive and learn it
through listening, remembering and thinking.
Analysis helps us to divide the study material into constituent parts. This will simplify the detailed
coverage of individual issues within a difficult problem.
Explanation is based on the discussion on the issue. The teacher gives a concrete example from the
material, which is discussed in detail within the given topic.

Credits: 6

Course schedule in accordance to the student's weekly workload (hrs.)

Lecture: 30
Seminar (work in the group):
Practical classes: 15
Laboratory: 15
Course work/project:
Practice:
Mid-semester/final exam 1/2
Independent work: 87

Lecture
# Title of the theme and its content
Computer global networks.
1 The spheres of their use, structure, the kinds of computer nets, the possibilities of organization
of computer nets.
The networks with separated server.
2 The types of servers: file type, data base, reserved copying, fax-server, mail, printing, proxy
server and so on.
Data transmission via Computer Networks.
3
Networks protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, FTR protocols, network file systems NFS.
Virtual and datagram networks.
4 Networks with virtual channel, networks with commutation of packages, networks with
commutation of channels.
5 Penetration into computer network.

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 Transmission physical space.
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Cable systems Ethernet: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, GB Ethernet so on.
7 Delays and losses of packet transmission.
8 Protocols of layers of communication model.
9 Working principles of application level protocols.
10 Multi-complexion and de-multi-complexion on transportation level.
11 Networking level models.
Principles of routing in networks.
12
Protocols of routing: RIP, OSPF. The formats of their communication.
13 Addressing and address formats.
ATM technology.
The size of information field. The procedures of title processing. The principles of
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synchronization. The format of STECS structure of protocols. The numbers of virtual
channels. The formats of data for transferring.
Global networks with commutation of packages.
15 The general principles of network construction. Consideration of different technologies:
Frame Relay, X.25, DSL.

Practical Classes
# Title of the theme and its content
The acquaintance with the types of computer networks.
1
The methods of organization of computer networks.
The acquaintance with the characteristics of servers used in computer systems:
2
file type, data base, reserved copying, fax-server, mail, printing, proxy server and so on.
Data transmission via Computer Networks. Consideration of the methods of data transmission.
3
The study of the work of protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, FTR.
Networks with virtual channel. Networks with commutation of packages. Networks with
4
commutation of channels. The establishment of differences.
5 Consideration of the methods of penetration in computer networks.
Physical area of transmission.
6
Cable system Ethernet: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, GB Ethernet and so on.
7 Delays and losses in package transmission.
Study of the protocols
8
of communication models in accordance with layers.
9 The protocols of application levels.
Study of the functions of transportation level. Multi-complexion and de-multi-complexion. The
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protocols of transportation level.
The appointment of network level.
11
Consideration of the protocols influencing it.
12 Usage of network addressing:

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 RIP, OSPF. Distinguish of the formats of their informing.
Consideration of the types of addresses
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formats (decimal, binary).
ATM technology. The size of information field. The procedures of title processing. The
14 principles of synchronization. The format of STECS structure of protocols. The numbers of
virtual channels. The formats of data for transferring.
Consideration of the technology of global networks
15
construction: Frame Relay, X.25, DSL.

Laboratory
# Title of the theme and its content
Mastering the working process
1
for diagnostic software designed for differentiating Internet delays
Determination of the client-server protocols
2
for HTTP and SMTP protocols
Comparison of high-speediness
3
for channel and packet transmission on concrete examples
Setting simple virtual and datagram networks.
4
Consider the examples.
5 Examples on residential, corporate and mobile penetration
Examples of twisted, dual, coaxial,
6
and optic-fiber cables in different systems
Calculation of delays in simple transmission.
7
Consider the examples.
Study of computer network different layer protocols.
8
Consider the examples.
Study of the work of HTTP, SMTP and FTP protocols.
9
Consider the examples.
Analysis of datagram transmission ways on network level.
10
Consider the examples.
Study of different algorithms of routing.
11
Consider the examples.
Comprising the chart for network addressing.
12
Consider the examples.
Comparison of TCP and UDP protocols.
13
Consider the examples.
Analysis of positive characteristics
14
for ATM technologies on concrete examples
15 Discussion of integrate and differential service examples.

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Student Knowledge Assessment System

Grading system is based on a 100-point scale.

Positive grades:
 (A) - Excellent - grades between 91-100 points;
 (B) – Very good - grades between 81-90 points
 (C) - Good - grades between 71-80 points
 (D) - Satisfactory - grades between 61-70 points
 (E) - Pass - the rating of 51-60 points
Negative grades:
 (FX) - Did not pass - grades between 41-50 points, which means that the student is required
to work more to pass and is given the right, after independent work, to take one extra exam;
 (F) – Failed - 40 points and less, which means that the work carried out by the student did
not bring any results and he/she has to learn the subject from the beginning.

Assessment Forms and Methods:

Assessment Forms Assessment Methods

Ongoing activity Current activity assessment is based on homework, quizzes, and
learning activity of a student. Maximal total assessment is 30 points,
minimal total assessment is 15 points. Home works are estimated by
18 points, quizzes are estimated by 12 points. During a semester
student has to present 6 times written home works and write 4
quizzes. Maximal assessment for each home work and quiz is 3 points
Mid-semester exam Mid-semester exam is conducted once in a semester. Maximal total
number of points for a mid-semester exam is 30, minimal total
assessment is 7.5 points. Exam list contains 10 questions with
multiple choice or open-ended questions. Each correct answer is
estimated by 3 points.
Final/additional exam Maximal total number of points for the final/additional exam is 40/40,
minimal total assessment is 10 points. The final/additional exam will
be held in the written form with the examination list containing 10
practical and theoretical questions. Each correct answer is estimated
by 4 points.

Assessment Forms and Criteria:

Grading Forms Grading Criteria

Ongoing activity 3 p. - The task is executed completely, precisely and exhaustively.
The special terminology is proper. The student knows the material
very well. No mistake is made. The problem is solved accurately
2 p. - The execution of the task is almost complete, but there are
mechanical errors. There are some drawbacks in using special
terminology.
1 p. - The execution of the task is incomplete. The student knows the
curriculum material fragmentary.

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 0 p. - The execution is not adequate to the task, or is not given at all.

Mid-semester exam 3 p. - The task is executed completely, precisely and exhaustively.

The special terminology is proper. The student knows the material
very well. The problem is solved accurately
2 p. - The execution of the task is almost complete, but there are
mechanical errors and some drawbacks in using terminology.
1 p. - The execution of the task is incomplete. The student knows the
curriculum material fragmentary.
0 p. - The execution is not adequate to the task, or is not given at all.
Final/additional exam 4 p. - The task is executed completely, precisely and exhaustively.
The special terminology is proper. The student knows the material
very well. The problem is solved accurately
3 p. -The execution of the task is almost complete but contains some
mechanical errors and drawbacks in using terminology.
2 p. –The answer is not correct due to mechanical and some
theoretical errors.
1 p. -The answer is incomplete and substantially wrong, only separate
fragments of the subject matter are set out. There are drawbacks in
using terminology.
0 p. -The answer is not relevant to the issue or it is not provided at
all.

Main Sources

1. Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie “Computer Networks _ a system approach”, 5th edition, 2011. 921
p. ISBN: 8131210456. http://booksite.mkp.com/9780123850591/

Additional Sources

1. TCP/IP Networking. http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~cs458/slides.html

Author/Authors of Syllabus Vakhtang Rodonaia

Informatics and Control Systems

Head of Quality Assurance Service Zurab Baiashvili

Informatics and Control Systems

Head of Quality Assurance Service Zurab Baiashvili

Automated systems of control

Head of the Department George Surguladze

Agreed with
Quality Assurance Service of GTU Irma Inashvili
Approved by
The Facultyof Informatics and Control Systems
At the meeting of Faculty Board
22 February, 2018
Chairman of the Faculty Board Zurab Tsveraidze
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 Modified at
The Council of the Faculty of
Informatics and Control Systems
17 April, 2019 Protocol #2,
The Head of the Faculty Council Zurab Tsveraidze

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