Computer Networking Course Code: 43407034330703

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021)

Semester-IV

Course Title: Computer Networking

(Course Code: 4340703)

Diploma programme in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Computer Engineering 4th Semester

1. RATIONALE
Computers and computer networks are the sole of the computer-based information systems. In
present times, whether it is small or big organization they own their private computer networks to
handle computer-based information systems. Therefore in every organisation, establishing,
commissioning (making operational) and maintaining secure computer networks has becomes one
of the essential jobs of a diploma computer engineer too. This course is therefore designed to help
the computer engineering diploma holders to develop this competency

2. COMPETENCY
The course content should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop various types of
related skills leading to the achievement of the following competency

● Use Software and hardware technology to establish, commission (make

operational) and maintain secure computer networks.

3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

The practical exercises, the underpinning knowledge and the relevant soft skills associated with this
competency are to be developed in the student to display the following COs:

The practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and
implemented, so that the student demonstrates the following industry-oriented COs associated with
the above-mentioned competency:

a) Classify various types of networks base on their construction, usage and scope
b) Differentiate OSI and TCP/IP models
c) Select proper transmission media and devices based on network requirements.
d) CompareIPv4 and IPv6 addressing scheme
e) Identify various types of network security threats

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4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Scheme Total Credits Examination Scheme
(In Hours) (CI+T/2+P/2) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
CI T P C CA ESE CA ESE Marks
3 0 2 4 30 70 25 25 150
Out of 30 marks under the theory CA, 10 marks are for assessment of the micro-project
to facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to be
taken during the semester for the assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain UOs
required for the attainment of the COs.
Legends: CI-ClassRoom Instructions; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P -
Practical; C – Credit, CA - Continuous Assessment; ESE - End Semester Examination.

5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES

The following practical outcomes (PrOs) that are the sub-components of the COs.Some of
the PrOs marked ‘*’ are compulsory, as they are crucial for that particular CO. These PrOs
need to be attained at least at the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s Taxonomy related to
‘Psychomotor Domain’.

Approx.
Unit
Sr.No Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Hrs.
No.
Req
Connect computer using given topology with wired media. I 02
Assume six devices are arranged, if in:

a) bus topology b) ring topology

1 c) star topology d) mesh topology
Find out number of cables(links), ports needed in each device
and total number of ports needed in entire network for each of
above stated topology.

2 Study about OSI model network Layers. II 02

3 Prepare and Test Straight UTP Cable and Cross UTP Cable. III 02
Study and Test various Network devices available at III 04
4 Department/Institute. (Repeater, Hub, Switch, Bridge, Router
and Gateway).
Determine whether following IPv4 address are valid or invalid. IV 02
If valid IPv4 address then find class, Network and Host ID of an
IPv4 address. If invalid IPv4 address then write reason for the
same.
5 a) 1.4.5.5 b) 75.45.301.14
c) 111.56.045.78 d) 192.226.12.11
e) 130.45.151.154 f) 11100010.23.14.67
g) 221.34.7.8.20 h) 240.230.220.89

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Determine Class and Network Address for given IPv4 address IV 02

and subnet mask.
IPv4 address Subnet Mask Class Subnet
6 172.16.2.10 255.255.255.0
10.6.24.20 255.255.240.0
10.30.36.12 255.255.255.0

7 Subnet the IP address 216.21.5.0 into 30 hosts in each subnet. IV 02

Identify valid IPv6 addresses and if invalid IPv6 address then IV 02
write reason for the same:
a) 2001 : db8: 3333 : 4444 : 5555 : 6666 : 7777 : 8888
b) : :
c) 225.1.4.2
8 d) 2001: db8: :
e) : : 1234 : 5678
f) 2001 : db8: : 1234 : 5678
g) 2001:0db8:0001:0000:0000:0ab9:C0A8:0102
h) fe80:2030:31:24

9 Study of firewall in providing network security. V 02

Run basic utilities and network commands: ipconfig, ping, 04
10
tracert, netstat, pathping , route
11 Micro Project 14
Total 38

Note
i.More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to
develop the industry relevant skills/outcomes to match the COs. The above table is only a
suggestive list.
ii.The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills (more may be
added/deleted depending on the course) that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises of
this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the competency.

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

1 Regularity 20
2 Problem Analysis 20
3 Development of the Solution 20
4 Testing of the Solution 20
5 Mock viva test 20
Total 100

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6. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED

These major equipment/instruments and Software required to develop PrOs are given below
with broad specifications to facilitate procurement of them by the
administrators/management of the institutes. This will ensure conduction of practical in all
institutions across the state in proper way so that the desired skills are developed in
students.

S. PrO. No.
Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
No.
1 Computer with latest configuration with variousNetwork 3,4,5
management software.
2 Various Network devices, different types of network cables, 3,4,5
Network Interface Card, CrimpingTool, UTPCableTester, Layer
2Switch., WirelessAccess pointandWirelessrouter, ImpactingTool,
Networkcableconnectors. NetworkTrainerKit

7. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES

The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of the
above-mentioned COs and PrOs. More could be added to fulfil the development of this
competency.
a) Work as a leader/a team member.
b) Follow ethical practices.

The ADOs are best developed through the laboratory/field-based exercises. Moreover, the
level of achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’
should gradually increase as planned below:
i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1st year
ii. ‘Organization Level’ in 2nd year.
iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3rd year.

8. UNDERPINNING THEORY
The major Underpinning Theory is formulated as given below and only higher level UOs of
Revised Bloom’s taxonomy are mentioned for development of the COs and competency in
the students by the teachers. (Higher level UOs automatically includes lower level UOs in
them). If required, more such higher level UOs could be included by the course teacher to
focus on attainment of COs and competency.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

Unit –1: 1 a. List the applications of 1.1 Definition & need of networks
Basics of Computer Networks. 1.2 Categories of Computer Networks base
Computer on scope and connection
Network 1 b. Differentiate various line 1.3 Line Configuration
configurations. 1.4 Network Topology

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1 c. Design a computer network 1.5 Standard Organizations and Protocols

considering particular topology. 1.6 Applications and features of different
types of servers: File server, Pint Server,
1 d. Categories computer network Mail Server, Web Server, Proxy Server
based on scope and connection

1 e. Explain use of various types of

servers.

Unit– 2: 2 a. List all layers of OSI and TCP/IP. 2.1 OSI model & function of each Layer
The Reference 2.2 TCP/ IP model& function of each Layer
Model for 2 b. Describe functions of each layer. 2.3 Comparison of OSI & TCP/IP Models
network
communication 2 c. Compare OSI and TCP/IP Model.

Unit– 3: 3 a. List guided and unguided 3.1 Types of TransmissionMedia

Transmission transmission media. 3.2 Guided Media: Twisted Pair,
Media & CoaxialCable, Fiber
Network 3 b. Select appropriate transmission 3.3 Un Guided Media: Electromagnetic
devices media for a given network. spectrum, Radio
3 c. Explain use of various Network Transmission,MicrowaveTransmission,In
devices. fraredTransmission,SatelliteCommunicat
ion
3 d. Differentiate Layer 2 and Layer 3 3.4 Network Devices: Repeaters, Hubs,
Switches. Switches, Routers, Access Points,
Gateways. Bridges
3.5 Difference between Layer 2 and
Layer 3 Switches.
Unit–4: 4 a. Describe IP v4 and IP v6 4.1 IPProtocol–IPv4: Characteristics,
IP Protocol protocol. Advantages and Disadvantages, Packet
structure, Address classes, Subnet &
masking, Reserved Address.
4b. Illustrate subnet and usage of
4.2 IP Protocol – IP v6: Characteristics,
subnet masking. Addressing modes, Address types, Special
Address
4 c. Differentiate IPv4 and IPv6. 4.3 Difference between IPv4 and IPv6
Unit–5: 5a. Define Security Basics. List and 5.1 Security Basics – Confidentiality,
Network discuss various security terms, Integrity, Availability
Security recent trends in computer security. 5.2 Threats to security: Viruses and
Aspects Worms, Intruders, Insiders, Criminal
5 b. Describe various types of
organizations, Terrorists, Information
threats that exist for computers and
warfare
networks
5.3 Firewalls: working, design principles
5 c. Describe working principle of
FIREWALLs.

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Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s
Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.

9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Unit Unit Title Teaching Distribution of Theory Marks

No. Hours R U A Total
Level Level Level Marks
I Basics of Computer Network 07 3 6 6 15

II The Reference Model for 07 3 6 0 9

networkcommunication
III Transmission Media & Network 10 6 10 0 16
devices
IV IP Protocol 09 4 6 10 20

V Network Security Aspects 09 4 6 0 10

Total 42 22 34 16 70
Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)
Note: This specification table provides general guidelines to assist student for their learning
and to teachers to teach and question paper designers/setters to formulate test
items/questions assess the attainment of the UOs. The actual distribution of marks at
different taxonomy levels (of R, U and A) in the question paper may vary from above table.

10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student-
related co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course: Students should conduct following activities in group and
prepare small reports (of 1 to 5 pages for each activity). For micro project report should be
as per suggested format, for other activities students and teachers together can decide the
format of the report. Students should also collect/record physical evidences such as
photographs/videos of the activities for their (student’s) portfolio which will be useful for
their placement interviews:
a) Undertake micro-projects in teams.
b) http://vlabs.iitb.ac.in/vlabs-dev/labs_local/computer-
networks/labs/explist.php,thiswebsite gives output for various computer network practicals,
students are expected to solve examples and crosscheck with output.
c) An hour of problem solving for various networktopology and IPv4 addresses-
subnetting problems may be organized and students are encouraged to participate
d) Students are encouraged to register themselves in various MOOCs such as: Swayam,
edx, Coursera, Udemy etc to further enhance their learning.
e) List different types of Network operating system
f) Identify type of Network in your Institute.

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g) Prepare a design of Network in your Institute

h) Visit your Institute server room and various places where Racks and servers installed,
identify various Network components, collect information about installation of necessary
hardware and software.
i) Visit any ISP in your area.

11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course:
a) Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/sub
topics.
b) Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects.
c) Managing Learning Environment
d) Diagnosing Essential Missed Learning concepts that will help for students.
e) Guide Students to do Personalized learning so that students can understand the
course material at his or her pace.
f) Encourage students to do Group learning by sharing so that teaching can easily be
enhanced.
g) ‘CI” in section No. 4means different types of teaching methods that are to be
employed by teachers to develop the outcomes.
h) About 20% of the topics/sub-topics which are relatively simpler or descriptive in
nature is to be given to the students for self-learning, but to be assessed using different
assessment methods.
i) With respect to section No.10, teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and
provisions for co-curricular activities.
j) Guide students on how to address issues on environment and sustainability using the
knowledge of this course

12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS

Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned
to him/her in the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-project
are group-based (group of 3 to 5). However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, the number of
students in the group should not exceed three.

The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop-based,

laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more COs
which are in fact, an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to maintain
dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in the project work and give a seminar
presentation of it before submission. The total work load on each student due to the micro-
project should be about 14 (fourteen) student engagement hours (i.e., about one hour per
week) during the course. The students ought to submit micro-project by the end of the
semester (so that they develop the industry-oriented COs).

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A suggestive list of micro-projects is given here. This should relate highly with competency of
the course and the COs. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned course
teacher:
a) Develop a small Network. (Hands on Training.)
b) Install Windows 2003/Windows 2008 Network operating System
c) Install & Configure File Server.
d) Install & Configure Print Server.
e) Install & Configure Mail Server.
f) Install & Configure Proxy Server.
g) Install & Configure Web Server
h) Install a small wireless network using access points.
i) Set, Configure& Test secured network.
j) Case study on any one layer of OSI model.
k) Case study on various Line Configuration in Computer Networks
l) Case study on guided and unguided transmission media.
m) Case study on different types of Network devices.
n) Case study onDifference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches.
o) Case study on various Network Services.
p) Case study on various Network Applications
q) Case study on IPv4 Address scheme
r) Case study on IPv4 Address – subnetting
s) Case study on various types of threats that exist for computers and networks
t) Case study on different methods of dealing with threats that exist for computers and
networks
u) Case study on various physical security components that can protect any computer
and network.
v) Case study on various types of malicious software that exists.
w) Case study on FIREWALLs.
x) Configure Web browser security settings.
y) Configure a system for various security experiments.
z) Case study on Demonstration of wireless network between mobile device and PC for
file transfer.
aa) Animate any one Network topology.

13. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

S.No. Title of Book Author Publication

1. ComputerNetworks AndrewSTannebaum&Da Pearson, 2012
vidJWetherall
2. InformationTechnologyToday S.Jaiswal GalgotiaPublications

3. Computer Networks Bhushan Trivedi OxfordUniversityPress,2013

4. DataCommunication& Forouzen TataMcGrawHill
Networking,

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5. Data&Computer WilliamsStallings PrenticeHallofIndia

Communication,
6. NetworksforComputer YouluZheng&Shakil OxfordUniversityPress,2012
ScientistsandEngineers Akhtar
7. PrinciplesOfComputerSecurityCo Conklin, Wm. Mc Graw
mpTIASecurity+AndBeyond(Exa ArthurGregoryWhite,Dw HillISBN:97812590
mSY0-301),3rd ayneWilliams,Roger 61196,2012
EditionBooks Davis,ChuckCothren
,CoreySchou

14. SUGGESTED LEARNING WEBSITES

a) http://vlabs.iitb.ac.in/vlabs-dev/labs_local/computer-networks/labs/explist.php
b) https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-network-tutorial
c) https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/basics-computer-networking
d) https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106091
e) https://www.cisco.com/c/en_in/products/security/what-is-network-security.html
f) NetworkSimulatorTool: GNS3v0.8.5,NetSimK

15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING

Semester IV Computer Networking(Course Code:)

POs and PSOs
PO 1 PO PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PSO 1 PSO 2 PSO
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& Course Outcomes specific m opme tation sustainability geme ng ed)
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Competency
Use Software and hardware
technology to establish,
commission (make operational)
and maintain secure
computer networks
Course Outcomes
CO a) Classify various types
2 2 - - - - 1
of networks base on their
construction, usage and scope
CO b) Differentiate OSI and
2 - - - - - 1
TCP/IP models
CO c) Select proper
transmission media and devices 2 2 1 1 - - 1
based on network requirements.
CO d) Compare IPv4 and
2 1 1 1 - - -
IPv6 addressing schemes.
CO e) Identify various types
2 1 1 1 1 - 1
of network security threats
Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low or ‘-’ for the relevant correlation ofeach competency, CO, with PO/ PSO

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16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

GTU Resource Persons

S. Name and
Institute Contact No. Email
No. Designation
Shri P. P. Kotak Government Polytechnic, Kotakp2003@yahoo.c
1 9825469617
Principal Rajkot om
Smt. M. P. Mehta Government Polytechnic, manishamehtain@gm
2 9879578273
HOD Himatnagar ail.com
Mr. Jiger P. Acharya, Government jigeracharya@gmail.co
3 9429462026
Lecturer Polytechnic,Ahmedabad m
Ms. Pravina Mehta, Government Polytechnic, pravina6mehta@gmail
4 9825446175
Lecturer Himatnagar .com

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