Data Communication & Networking (CEN-222)

Data Communication &
Networking (CEN-222)
Department of Software Engineering
Bahria University Karachi Campus
Fall 2021/ BSE-5B
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Course Information
• Course title: Data Communication & Networking (DCN)
• Course code: CEN-222
• Credit hours: 3 (Theory) + 1 (Lab)
• Pre-requisites:Digital Logic Design (CEN-120)
• Instructor: Engr. Mahawish
mahwishfatima.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Department of Software Engineering Faculty
Room # 05, 2nd Floor, Iqbal Block
DCN (CEN-222) Engr.Mahawish, Department of Software Engineering Fall 2021

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Course Information (Cont.)

• A combination of lectures in:
1. Data Communication
2. Networks
• Learning Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide
students with fundamental concepts on data communications and
computer networks.
• Catalogue description: Introduction to Data Communication,
Components of Network (Switches and Routers), Network
Topologies, LAN, WAN, MAN, Transmission Medium, Analog &
Digital encoding, Medium Access Control, Routing Protocols,
TCP/IP, Application Layer Protocols.
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Outcome Based Education(OBE)
Program Learning Outcomes Program Educational Objectives
PEO-1: Graduates should demonstrate competence in
PLO 1: Engineering Knowledge. applying Software Engineering knowledge & practices in
PLO 2: Problem Analysis. various phases of software/system development life cycle in
PLO 3: Design/Development of Solutions their respective professional career.
PLO 4: Investigation. PEO-2: Graduates should demonstrate an ability to work as a
PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage member and/or leader in a team with a strong sense of
PLO 6: The Engineer and Society. societal context, professional ethics and effective
PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability. communication skills in professional practice.
PLO 8: Ethics. PEO-3: Graduates should demonstrate sustained learning by
PLO 9: Individual and Team Work. pursuing life-long learning through graduate studies,
PLO 10: Communication. professional development or managerial/leadership skills.
PLO 11: Project Management.
PLO 12: Lifelong Learning.

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Course Information (Cont.)

• Textbook: Data Communications and Networking (5th Ed), B. A.
Forouzan, McGraw-Hill Education.
[Available at BUKC Library]
• Supplemental Materials:
1. Data and Computer Communications, William Stallings.
2. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, J. Kurose & K. Ross.
3. Computer Networks: An Open Source Approach, Y. D. Lin, R. H.
Hwang, F. Baker, McGraw-Hill Education.
4. Computer Networks. Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall 5th
edition, pearson
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Direct Evaluation Instruments

Theory Lab
Evaluation
Marks Evaluation
Instruments Marks
Instruments
Quizzes
10
(3 Quizzes of 10 Marks) Lab Manual 10
Assignments
(2 Written Assignments + 20 Lab Performances 20
1 Presentation Assignment)
Mid-Term Exam 20 Open-Ended Labs 40
Final Exam 50 Lab Project & Viva 30
Total 100
Total 100
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Course Policies
• Attendance
1. Students should attend all classes and labs.
2. Attendance will be taken regularly.
3. Absence greater than the allowed threshold will result in
students being barred from taking the Final Exam.
4. A total of 48 Hrs of theory lectures will be delivered in
the semester.

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Course Policies (Cont.)

• Assignments
1. Late assignments will not be accepted.
2. All assignments must be done independently, unless stated.
3. Students with same content will receive a grade ZERO.
4. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

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Course Policies (Cont.)

• Lecture slides of the course will be provided to the
students. However, the lecture slides provide limited
information regarding the lectures.
• These outlines are not a substitute for class attendance and
note taking.
• More importantly, these outlines are not a substitute for the
textbook. There, YOU MUST STUDY FROM THE BOOK.

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Student Counseling
• Students are most welcomed to approach the course instructor
beyond the class hours and within the time slots defined for that.
• Students with special needs/challenges/issues are entitled for
extra attention and time beyond class timings. Such students are
advised to approach the instructor personally for discussing their
situations.
• Any kind of opportunity misuse will be investigated and dealt
with severely.
• Note: Information of this course is subject to revision as conditions may
warrant.
Thank You!
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