Module Title : Computer Networks
Module Code : BIT370

Course Objective
During this course, students should develop an understanding of computer networking and to explain the purpose of networking computers, how networks can be created and function. Upon completion of this course students should develop understanding on concepts of data network

Course Description
This course covers the networking concepts and architecture. Protocols, Open systems.

Physical, electrical and software requirements. Ethernet frame structure and performance.

Client/server architecture. Network supervision. Level of network access. Network security.

The role of repeaters, bridges, routers and hubs.

Course Requirement
There will be 4 multiple-choice exams and course assignments (Reaction Papers). The objective is not to test your memorization skills but your ability to readily assimilate principles of computers and then apply the data and concepts to everyday problems and situations.

Course Assignments: Reaction Papers

The reaction paper is your opportunity to reflect and consider each chapter presented in this course.  It should contain your own thoughts, reactions, opinions, areas of agreement or disagreement that you arrive at as you progress through the course.  It may be a reaction to something you read in the text, or outside lecture material.  The paper should be hand-written in ink and a minimum of one page (front & back), single-spaced.

All papers must be submitted at the end of the course.

Grading Procedure
Multiple-choice exams are valued at 70% of final grade; assignment is 30% of final grade.