GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Computer Engineering
CE 516 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Advanced Computer Networks & Communication
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CE 516
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | Classification of Data Communication topics will be carried out within the framework of layered architecture of computer networking. The layers that contain data communication matters will be studied together with their hardware and software components. The physical properties of data communication media, data encoding techniques, solution to flow control and error control problems will be investigated together with routing problem. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Data Communication Fundamentals, Communication Protocols: Data Link Network and Transport layers, Network Analysis |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction: Network Hardware, Network Software, Reference Models, Example Networks | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Data Communication Fundamentals 1: Theoretical Basis, Guided Transmission Media, Wireless Transmission, Communication Satellites | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 2, Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
| 3 | Data Communication Fundamentals 2: Public Switched Telephone Network, Mobile Telephone System, Cable Television | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 2, Sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
| 4 | Data Link Layer 1 : Design Issues, Error detection and Correction, Elementary Protocols | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 3, Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 5 | Data Link Layer 2: Sliding Window protocols, Protocol Verification, Example Protocols | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 3, Sections 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
| 6 | Medium Access Control 1: Channel Allocation Problem, Multiple Access Protocols, Ethernet | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 4, Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
| 7 | Medium Access Control 2: Wireless Lans, Broadband Wireless and Data Link Layer Switching | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 4 Sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.8 |
| 8 | Network Layer 1: Design Issues, Routing Algorithms | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 4 Sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 |
| 9 | Network layer 2: Congestion Control, Quality of Service | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 5 Section 5.5 |
| 10 | Network Layer 3: Internetworking | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 5 Sections 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
| 11 | Network Layer 4: Internet Control Protocols | Computer Networks, Tanenbaum: Chapter 5 Section 5.6 |
| 12 | Term Project Presentations | |
| 13 | Term Project Presentations | |
| 14 | Review of the Semester | |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Computer Networks, 5th Edition, Andrew Tanenbaum, Pearson Education Int., ISBN: 0132126958 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach Featuring Internet, 6th Ed., James Kurose, Keith Ross© 2012 Addison, Wesley, ISBN13: 978-0-273-76896-8. Computer Networks And Internets, 5th Edition, Douglas E. Comer, 2009. Prentice Hall, ISBN 0136061273. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
2
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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5
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75
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
1
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20
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
2
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20
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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42
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42
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | |||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | |||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | |||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | |||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | |||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | |||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | |||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest