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Subject Description Form
Subject Code
EIE3333
Subject Title
Data and Computer Communications
Credit Value
3
Level
3
Pre-requisite
Nil
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
1. To introduce the basic architecture of data/computer networks.
2. To prepare the students to understand and to critically evaluate new
knowledge and emerging technology in data/computer networks.
Intended Subject
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills
1. To understand the services, functions, and inter-relationship of different
layers in network models
2. To understand the basics of the physical layer, the data-link layer, the
network layer, and the transport layer of a data/computer network, and to
analyze their performance.
3. To understand how network components and network subsystems interoperate, and to analyze their performance.
4. To understand and to evaluate critically the performance of the Ethernet,
the WiFi, and the Internet.
Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness
5. Present ideas effectively.
6. Think critically.
7. Learn independently.
Contribution of the
Subject to the
Attainment of the
Programme
Outcomes
Programme Outcomes:
Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills
 Programme Outcome 1: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome, through the teaching of the theories and concepts of
data/computer networks and through opportunities for students to apply
their knowledge.
 Programme Outcome 2: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome by providing laboratory exercises to apply concepts in
networking and internetworking.
 Programme Outcome 4, 5: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome by providing the opportunity for students to solve practical
engineering problems pertaining to data/computer networking.
Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness
 Programme Outcome 7: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome by providing students with an opportunity to practice working in
a team.
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
Syllabus:
1. Computer Networks, Services, and Layered Architectures
Evolution of networking and switching technology. Protocol and services.
Layered network architectures: OSI 7-layer model, TCP/IP architecture,
digital transmission local area networks.
2. Digital Transmission
Baseband data transmission and line coding. Digital modulation and its
applications in modems. Transmission media. Transmission
impairments, data rate limit, error detection and correction.
3. Protocols in Data Link Layer
Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) protocol and reliable data transfer
service. Sliding-window flow control. Framing and point-to-point protocol,
flow control and error controls.
4. Local Area Networks
Media Access Control (MAC) protocols: the IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.11
standards. Interconnection of LANs: bridge, switch, and virtual LAN
5. Packet Switching Technology
Connectionless (datagram) packet switching and virtual-circuit switching.
Routing in packet networks.
6. TCP/IP Protocols
IP packet format, addressing, subnetting, and IP routing. TCP protocol:
connection management and congestion control. Dynamic Host
Configuration, Network Address Translation.
Possible Laboratory Experiments:
1. Static routing.
2. Dynamic routing.
3. Address resolution, ARP, IP, and TCP.
Teaching/ Learning
Methodology
Teaching and
Learning
Method
Intended
Subject
Learning
Outcome
Remarks
Lectures &
tutorials
1, 2, 3, 4
Fundamental principles and key
concepts of the subject are
delivered to students.
Laboratory
sessions
5, 6, 7
Students will conduct practical
exercises to reinforce concepts and
techniques learned.
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Subject
Learning Outcomes
Specific Assessment
Methods/ Task
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Weighting
1. Continuous
Assessment
Intended Subject Learning
Outcomes to be Assessed
(Please tick as appropriate)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
40%
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2. Examination
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Total
100%
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The continuous assessment will consist of a number of assignments,
laboratory reports, case study reports (administered in tutorial sessions),
and two tests.
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in
assessing the intended learning outcomes:
Specific Assessment
Methods/ Tasks
Remark
Test and examination
These can measure the students’ understanding
of the theories and the concepts of the subject.
Laboratory sessions
Each group of students is required to complete
work-sheets, to indicate their understanding and
correct completion of the laboratories.
The accuracy and the presentation of the worksheets will be assessed;
Student Study Effort
Expected
Class contact (time-tabled):
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Lecture
24 Hours
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Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes
18 hours
Other student study effort:
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Lecture: preview/review of notes;
homework/assignment; preparation for
test/quizzes/examination
36 Hours
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Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes: preview of
materials, revision and/or reports writing
27 Hours
Total student study effort:
Reading List and
References
Textbook :
Last Updated
July 2012
Prepared by
Dr K.T. Lo
105 Hours
1. Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications & Networking, 4th ed.,
McGraw-Hill, 2007.