LESSON PLAN LP-

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Issue No:
Sub Code & Name : (19A05504T) COMPUTER NETWORKS Revision:01
Date:
Branch : IT Semester : I Section : Pages:

Academic Year: 2021 – 2022

Name of the Faculty: Y.VIJAYKUMAR Faculty Code: FTITAP120008

Course Objective:
 Study the evolution of computer networks and future directions.
 Study the concepts of computer networks from layered perspective.
 Study the issues open for research in computer networks. 

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
 Ability to choose the transmission media depending on the requirements.
 Ability to design new protocols for computer network.
 Ability to configure a computer network logically.

Pre Requisite :
Networks concepts

Course Outcomes and Programme Outcomes mapping

Program Outcome Course outcome
CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media
depending on the requirements.
(a)Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex computer network.
engineering problems. CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(b)Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review
research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
depending on the requirements.
CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
computer network.
CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(c)Design/development of solutions: Design solutions
for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
depending on the requirements.
CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
computer network.
CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
logically.

(d)Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
research-based knowledge and research methods computer network.
 including design of experiments, analysis and CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to logically.
provide valid conclusions.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(e)Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply depending on the requirements.
appropriate techniques, resources, and modern CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
engineering and IT tools including prediction and computer network.
modeling to complex engineering activities with an CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
understanding of the limitations. logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

depending on the requirements.
(i)Individual and team work: Function effectively as an CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, computer network.
and in multidisciplinary settings. CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(j)Communication: Communicate effectively on depending on the requirements.
complex engineering activities with the engineering CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
community and with society at large, such as, being able
to comprehend and write effective reports and design computer network.
documentation, make effective presentations, and give CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
and receive clear instructions. logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(k)Project management and finance: Demonstrate depending on the requirements.
knowledge and understanding of the engineering and CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
management principles and apply these to one’s own computer network.
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
projects and in multidisciplinary environments. logically.

CO1-Ability to choose the transmission media

(l)Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have depending on the requirements.
the preparation and ability to engage in independent and CO2-Ability to design new protocols for
life-long learning in the broadest context of technological computer network.
change. CO3-Ability to configure a computer network
logically.

Theory Classes: Content beyond the Syllabus

Proposed Actual Delivery
S.no Topics to be Covered Remarks
Date Date Method
1
Introduction to networks 26/10/2021
C&T | PPT
2
Internet working model 30/11/2021
C&T | PPT
3
ISO Model,MAC 30/12/2021
C&T | PPT
4 Data communications 27/1/2022 C&T | PPT
 Along with the above the following activities are also to be planned and included:

Activity Name No. of Activities Per Semester Details

 Tutorial 6

 Assignments 5

 Unit Test 5

 Model Exams

Assignment
Unit
S.No Topic Given Date Submission Date
No.
1. Explain the ISO Model with neat diagram.
2. Explain about physical layer
1 I
3. Define circuit switching network and packet
switching.
1.Define error detection and correction
2 II 2. Explain Data link control services
3.Explain about:a)channelization and b)virtual
LAN.
1.what are routing algorithms
3 III 2.explain about IPv4 and IPv6
3. Define OSPF,ICMPv4, & IGMP
1.What are the transport services.
4 IV
2.Explain about internet transport protocol.
1.Explain client server Programming .
5 V 2.Define Telnet,Secure Shell.
3. Explain about DNS,SNMP.

Co-curricular activities:

Co-curricular activities No. of Programs Planned Subject Name of the Program

Program Name
Guest Lecturers
Seminars
Industrial Visits
Others (Please specify the subject
nature of the program)

UNIT –I: Introduction

 Topics to be covered Proposed Actual Delivery Reference
Period Unit Remarks
Date Date Method
1 I Networks, Network Types 11/10/2021 C&T TB1
2 I Internet History 12/10/2021 C&T TB1
Standards and 18/10/2021
3 I Administration
C&T TB1
4 I Network Models 20/10/2021 C&T TB1
5 I Protocol Layering 22/10/2021 C&T TB1
6 I TCP/IP Protocol Suite 23/10/2021 C&T TB1
7 I The ISO Model. 25/10/2021 C&T TB1
8 I The Physical layer 26/10/2021 C&T TB1
9 I Data and Signals 27/10/2021 C&T TB1
10 I Transmission impairment, 29/10/2021 C&T TB1
Data rate limits, 30/10/2021
11 I Performance,
C&T TB1
Transmission media: 1/11/2021
12 I Introduction,
C&T TB1
Guided Media, Unguided 2/11/2021
13 I Media
C&T TB1
Switching: Introduction, 3/11/2021
14 I Circuit Switched Networks, C&T TB1
Packet switching.

UNIT –II : Data Link Layer

Topics to be covered Proposed Actual Delivery Reference

Period Unit Remarks
Date Date Method
Introduction, Link layer 5/11/2021 TB1
15 II addressing C&T
Error detection and 6/11/2021 TB1
16 II Correction
C&T
17 II Cyclic codes 8/11/2021 C&T TB1
18 II Checksum 9/11/2021 C&T TB1
19 II Forward error correction 12/11/2021 C&T TB1
Data link control: DLC 15/11/2021 TB1
20 II Services
C&T
21 II Data link layer protocols 16/11/2021 C&T TB1
HDLC, Point to Point 17/11/2021 TB1
22 II Protocol
C&T
23 II Media Access control 20/11/2021 C&T TB1
Random Access, 22/11/2021 C&T TB1
24 II Controlled Access
25 II Channelization 23/11/2021 C&T TB1
Connecting devices and 24/11/2021 C&T TB1
26 II virtual LANs
27 II Connecting Devices. 26/11/2021 C&T TB1

UNIT –III : The Network Layer

Topics to be covered Proposed Actual Delivery Reference

Period Unit Method Remarks
Date Date
Network layer design 27/11/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
28 III issues PPT
29 III Routing algorithms 29/11/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
 PPT
Congestion control 30/11/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
30 III algorithms PPT
Quality of service 6/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
31 III Internetworking PPT
The network layer in the 7/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
32 III Internet PPT
8/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
33 III IPV4 Addresses, IPV6
PPT
10/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
34 III Internet Control protocol
PPT
13/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
35 III OSPF
PPT
14/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
36 III BGP, IP
PPT
15/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
37 III ICMPv4, IGMP
PPT

UNIT –IV : The Transport Layer

Topics to be covered Proposed Actual Delivery Reference
Period Unit Method Remarks
Date Date
The Transport Service 17/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
38 IV
PPT
Elements of Transport 18/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
39 IV
Protocols PPT
20/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
40 IV
Congestion Control PPT
The internet transport 21/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
41 IV
protocols PPT
UDP 22/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
42 IV
PPT
TCP 24/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
43 IV
PPT
Performance problems in 27/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
44 IV
computer networks PPT

UNIT –V : The Application Layer

Topics to be covered Proposed Actual Delivery Reference

Period Unit Method Remarks
Date Date
28/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
45 V Introduction
PPT
Client Server 29/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
46 V
programming PPT
31/12/2021 C&T | TB2/RB1
47 V WWW and HTTP
PPT
3/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
48 V FTP
PPT
49 V e-mail, 4/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
 PPT
5/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
50 V TELNET
PPT
10/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
51 V Secure Shell
PPT
11/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
52 V Domain Name System
PPT
17/1/2022 C&T | TB2/RB1
53 V SNMP
PPT

Delivery Method: C&T – Chalk and Talk

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

Text Books:
1. ―Data communications and networking‖, Behrouz A. Forouzan, Mc Graw Hill
Education, 5th edition, 2012.
2. ―Computer Networks‖, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Wetherall, Pearson, 5th edition, 2010.

References:
1. Data Communication and Networks, Bhushan Trivedi, Oxford
2. ―Internetworking with TCP/IP – Principles, protocols, and architecture-Volume 1,
Douglas E. Comer, 5th edition, PHI
3. ―Computer Networks‖, 5E, Peterson, Davie, Elsevier.
4. ―Introduction to Computer Networks and Cyber Security‖, Chawan- Hwa Wu, Irwin,
CRC Publications.
5. ―Computer Networks and Internets with Internet Applications‖, Comer.

WEB RESOURCES:
1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer network/
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc18_cs38

Prepared by Approved by
Signature
Name Y.VIJAYKUMAR Dr.S.MURALI KRISHNA
Designation Assistant Professor HOD IT
Submitted Date