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  Course Description
Course Name : Internet Architecture and Protocols

Course Code : CENG-535

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the concepts of data communications
Explains key networking concepts such as multiplexing, multiple access, switching, bridging, and addressing
Classifies addressing in IP networks, subnets, classless routing and longest prefix match
Gets familiarized with different protocols and network components
Simulates sample network environments

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The primary goal of the course is the mastery of fundamental networking concepts, architecture, algorithms, and implementations.

Course Contents : Computer networks and the Internet, What the Internet is, packet switching and circuit switching, delay and loss, protocol layers, application layer, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, MIME, IMAP, DNS, transport layer, multiplexing and demultiplexing, UDP, principles of reliable data transfer, TCP, TCP segment format, TCP congestion control, TCP flow control, Wireshark applications.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is the Internet? Chapter 1 Lectures and Demonstration
2 Delay, loss, and throughput in packet-switched networks Chapter 1 Lectures and Demonstration
3 Protocol layers and their service models Chapter 1 Lectures and Demonstration
4 Principles of network applications Chapter 1 Lectures and Demonstration
5 The web and HTTP Chapter 2 Lectures and Demonstration
6 File transfer: FTP Chapter 2 Lectures and Demonstration
7 Electronic mail in the Internet: SMTP Chapter 2 Lectures and Demonstration
8 DNS—The Internet´s directory service Chapter 2 Lectures and Demonstration
9 Peer-to-Peer applications Chapter 2 Lectures and Demonstration
10 Introduction and Transport-Layer Services Chapter 3 Lectures and Demonstration
11 Multiplexing and Demultiplexing Chapter 3 Lectures and Demonstration
12 Principles of reliable data transfer Chapter 3 Lectures and Demonstration
13 Connection-Oriented transport: TCP Chapter 3 Lectures and Demonstration
14 TCP connection management Chapter 3 Lectures and Demonstration
15 Final Exam n/a n/a
16/17 Final Exam n/a n/a


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Computer Networking, 5/e James F. Kurose Keith W. Ross
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Reaches wide and deep knowledge through scientific research in the field of computer engineering, evaluates, implements, and comments. 4
2 Describes and uses information hidden in limited or missing data in the field of computer engineering by using scientific methods and integrates it with information from various disciplines. 3
3 Follows new and emerging applications of computer engineering profession, if necessary, examines and learns them 5
4 Develops methods and applies innovative approaches in order to formulate and solve problems in computer engineering. 5
5 Proposes new and/or original ideas and methods in the field of computer engineering in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 0
6 Designs and implements analytical modeling and experimental research and solves the complex situations encountered in this process in the field of Computer Engineering 2
7 works in multi disciplinary teams and takes a leading role and responsibility. 0
8 Learns at least one foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B2 level to communicate orally and written 4
9 Presents his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international meetings. 1
10 Describes social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 4
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in collection, interpretation and announcement of data. 0
12 Acquires a comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of computer engineering and their limitations. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 1 25 25
Total Workload: 152
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08
ECTS Credit: 6