GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Electrical-Electronics 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
(hour/week) |
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 |
Elective
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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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| 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 | Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information. | |||||
| 2 | Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations. | |||||
| 3 | Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; can combine and use information from different disciplines. Knows and applies the research methods in studies of the area with a high level of skill. |
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| 4 | Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary. | |||||
| 5 | Defines and formulates problems related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions. Can independently realize novel studies that bring innovation to the field, or methods, or design, or known methods. |
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| 6 | Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs. | |||||
| 7 | Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modeling; analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process. Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | |||||
| 8 | Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations; can work independently and takes responsibility. | |||||
| 9 | Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level C1 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale. | |||||
| 10 | Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form. |
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| 11 | Evaluates the results of scientific, technological and engineering research and development activities in terms of the social, environmental, health, safety and legal aspects. Examines social relations and norms related to the field, and develops and makes attempts to change them if necessary. Knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications. |
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| 12 | Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity. Adheres to the principles of research and publication ethics. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest