| University |
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) |
| Faculty |
Science (B.Sc.) |
| Course |
Data Communications and Networks (Year 2, Term 2) |
| Dates |
8 Weeks, Term II, February-May 2003 (see calendar) |
| Times and Locations |
- Wednesdays, practical, B.Sc. computer laboratory, 12 noon-1 pm
- Wednesdays, 4 pm-5 pm, Fridays, 11 am-12 noon, theory, lecture hall
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| Lecturer |
Mr. G. Vogl,
077-606404,
gvogl@umu.ac.ug, GregVogl@yahoo.com,
http://321site.com/greg/
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| Course Goals |
- To understand data communication technologies including the
telephone system, modems, wireless and satellite communications
- To understand networking concepts, including network types,
hardware, system and application software, WAN and LAN configurations,
protocols, the OSI model, TCP/IP, the Internet, and network
performance, security and maintenance
- To understand algorithms and techniques for data transmission,
including error correction, switching and packets, end-to-end
protocols, routing
- To compare the features of real-world networking operating systems
such as Windows 9x/NT, UNIX/Linux and Novell Netware
- To use, install, configure, diagnose, repair and maintain local area
networks and Intranets
- To use the Internet for accessing information, publishing and other
communication
Also see the detailed list of learning objectives.
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| Course Format |
- Wednesday 4-5 pm and Friday 11 am-12 noon will be theory sessions in the lecture hall. Activities
will include lectures, presentations,
demonstrations, group discussions and case studies.
- Wednesday 12 noon-1 pm will be practical sessions in the computer lab. Students will
follow step-by-step instructions and complete lab exercises
and projects.
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| Books |
The lecturer will provide a list of relevant reference books
which are currently available (e.g. in the University library, for sale in
Kampala, or on-line). |
| Network |
Documents and other files will be made
available on the network for reading on the computers, saving to disk, and
printing. |
| Policies |
See the instructor's
course policies. |
| Grading |
|
No. |
Activity |
Percent |
|
10 |
Attendance and participation in discussion and labs |
5%
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|
2 |
homework assignments |
30%
|
|
1 |
Project |
15%
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|
1 |
Final examination |
50%
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