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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ECE511COMPUTER NETWORKS3+0+037,514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and mobile communications technologies. The topics include computer networks, Internet, TCP/IP, transport layer protocols, routing layer protocols, medium access control protocols, wireless channel models, cellular networks and wireless local area networks. After completing the course, students will get a basic understanding about the computer networks and mobile communications, and related problem solving discipline using mathematics / engineering principles.
Course Content • An overview of computer networks • Internet and TCP/IP • Transport layer protocols • Routing layer protocols • MAC layer protocols • Wireless Channel Models • Queuing Theory • Network and mobility management • Wireless Local Area Networks • Cellular Networks • Wireless Ad Hoc Networks • Cross Layer Protocols and Review
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as many opportunities of hands-on practice as possible
with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient
guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be
encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles.
Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and
homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to
reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the
classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör cagri.gungor@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources W. Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications,” Prentice Hall, 8th edition, 2007.
B. Forouzan, “Data Communications and Networking,” McGraw-Hill, 4th edition, 2007.
B. A. Black, et al., “Introduction to Wireless Systems,” Prentice Hall, 2008
Course Notes Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7
th ed., K. Ross, J. Kurose)
Textbook page: https://gaia.cs.umass.edu/kurose_ross/index.php

Course Category
Engineering %100
Engineering Design %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 30
Ödev 7 % 35
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 2 2
F2F Dersi 15 3 45
Ev Ödevi 7 8 56
Kısa Sınav 6 1 6
Araştırma 5 15 75
Ders dışı çalışma 15 2 30
Final Sınavı 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 229

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Design and develop algorithms and cross-layer protocols for communication and computer networking systems.
2 Analyze and evaluate the performance of Internet, wireless ad hoc, wireless local area, and cellular networks.
3 Develop test and monitoring tools for communication networks and wireless systems.
4 Apply analytical and engineering approaches to solve complex communication and networking problems

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 An overview of computer networks
2 Description and review of Internet and TCP/IP Protocol Stack
3 Description and review of Transport layer protocols
4 Description and review of Routing layer protocols
5 Description and review of MAC layer protocols
6 Queuing Theory
7 Queuing Theory (Continued)
8 Midterm Exam
9 Description and review of Wireless Channel Models
10 Description and review of Network and mobility management
11 Description and review of Wireless Local Area Networks
12 Description and review of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
13 Description and review of Cross Layer Protocols
14 Description and review of Cellular Networks
15 Presentations
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5 3 4 4 5 3 2 2 1 1
C2 5 5 4 3 3 4 4 2 2 1 1
C3 5 5 3 2 3 4 5 2 2 1 1
C4 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 2 3 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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