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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIAS
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
Engineering Department
Course Title
Course Code
Units Earned
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Professor
E-mail Address
Consultation

I.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Data Communications Lec.
ECET515a
3.0
ECET422a
ECET515La Data Communications Lab.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will cover common terminologies used in data communication, purpose and functions of Internet Service Provider (ISP), Open
System Interconnected (OSI) Model, networking standards, networking topologies, communication protocol, transmission media, network threats and
security, network addressing structure, network planning, network devices basic configurations, routing protocols, transport protocol, and data
communications troubleshooting.
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOME
Expected Lasallian
Graduate Attributes
(ELGAs)
Has Passion for Excellence

God-loving, Morally Upright

At the end of the course, the following are expected to be realized:

Patriotic, Ecocentric

Understand the basic principles of data communications;

Learn how to design physical and logical topology of Local Area Network (LAN);
Basic Configurations of CISCO Switch and Router;
Learn how to set up a wire and wireless network; and
Understand the different threats in network and how to impose basic security in LAN.
Exhibit the spirit of Faith in God and oneself by believing that even the most difficult problems
can be learned and solved with hard work and honesty;
Demonstrate the spirit of Zeal by responding positively and logically in solving different
problems by considering it as a blueprint of solving actual difficulties in the real world; and.
Manifest the spirit of Communion by synergistically cooperating with others, practicing initiative
and helpfulness in accomplishing individual and group tasks.
Apply the theories learned by creating projects that will benefit the environment and the

Program
outcomes
ECa, ECg, ECh
ECa, ECb, ECe
ECa, ECc,
ECe, ECi, ECk
ECf
ECh, ECk
ECd, ECf, ECg

ECc, ECe,

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community as well.
III. COURSE-PROGRAM OUTCOME MAP

ECk, ECj

I- Introductory E-Enhance D-Demonstrate

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a b c d e f g h i j k l m
D E D I D D D D D D D E D

FINAL PRODUCT
A comprehensive exam will be given to measure the overall knowledge gained in data communications.
Course Outcomes (CO)
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
You shall act as young Lasallian professional addressing the 2
2
3
problems and maximizing the resources of our local industry
partners (Patriotic).
You are responsible in convincing the management of our local
industry partners the eminence of the situation and thereby
bringing them to Christian-like decision and cooperative action
(God loving).
Your company study/ company analysis which will be submitted
during the final term, must clearly show the present situation
that the company is experiencing, the quantitative
analysis/techniques that you will be using and the possible
solutions that will address the problem presented (Has passion
for excellence).
1 CO has minor contribution to PO
2 - CO has moderate contribution to PO
3 - CO has major contribution to PO

ELGA based rubric for the final output.

A. HAS PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

Performance Indicators

Unsatisfactory
1

Satisfactory
2

Exemplary
3

1. Ability to identify an engineering

problem
(Statement of the Problem)

The problem is not identified

The problem is stated but not

clearly identified

The statement of the problem

has been clearly and fully
identified.

2. Ability to formulate engineering

solutions to a given problem
(Design/Research
Methodology)
3. Ability to apply the best solution
to an engineering problem
(Summary and Conclusion)

Unable to formulate an
appropriate solution to the
problem

Presents a general approach

to solve an engineering
problem

Presents a detailed step by

step solution to solve an
engineering problem

Not able to solve the given

engineering problem

The solution to the problem

has not been fully elaborated

The correct solution to the

problem has been clearly
derived and presented

Total Score
Mean Score = (Total Score / 3)

Score

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Percentage Rating = (Total Score / 9) x 100%
B. PATRIOTIC

Performance Indicators
1. Ability to identify an engineering
problem that will deal with
pressing local and national issue.
2. Ability to formulate engineering
solutions that will deal with
pressing local and national issue.
3. Ability to apply the best solution
that will deal with pressing
national and local issue.

Unsatisfactory
1

Satisfactory
2

The problem is not

identified

The problem is stated but not

clearly identified

Unable to formulate an
appropriate solution to the
problem
Not able to solve the given
engineering problem

Presents a general approach

to solve an engineering
problem
The solution to the problem
has not been fully elaborated

Exemplary
3

Score

The statement of the problem

has been clearly and fully
identified.
Presents a detailed step by
step solution to solve an
engineering problem
The correct solution to the
problem has been clearly
derived and presented

Total Score
Mean Score = (Total Score / 3)
Percentage Rating = (Total Score / 9) x 100%
C. GOD LOVING

Performance Indicators
1. Responsible and Honest in doing
activities

Unsatisfactory
1

Satisfactory
2

Exemplary
3

No sense of responsibility
and demonstrated some
indolence.

Shows a standard level

sense of responsibility.
Almost all class requirements
are submitted on time.
Shows a standard level sense
of respect for instituted
authority and foster obedience
to the policies of the university.

Shows a high level sense of

responsibility. All class
requirements are submitted on
time.
Shows respect for instituted
authority and foster obedience
to the policies of the university.

Some Calculations, notes

questions are answered in
light of Christian decorum and
perspectives.

Calculations, notes questions

are answered in light of
Christian & professional
decorum and perspectives.

2. Personal Trait/Character

Do not shows respect for

instituted authority and do
not foster obedience to the
policies of the university.

3. Courtesy in Written Calculations

Only few Calculations,

notes questions are
answered in light of
Christian decorum and
perspectives.

Total Score
Mean Score = (Total Score / 3)
Percentage Rating = (Total Score / 9) x 100%

Score

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IV. VALID ASSESSMENT
Prelim/Midterm/Final Period Class Standing
Item
Quizzes
Class Participation/ Assignment/
Recitation/ Board Work/ Seat
Work/Compilation
Major Exam
Total
III.
COURSE OUTLINE
A. Preliminary Period (18Hrs.)
Topics
Orientation
a. Class Policies
b. Course Introduction

1. Introduction to Data
Communications

Percentage
45%
25%
30%
100%

Hours
0.5

Learning Objectives
To be able to know the content of syllabus included the
class room policies.

Quiz 1 : (Coverage: Topic 1to 4)

0.45

2. Networking Standards

0.45

3. Hierarchical Design, and

Network Devices

Semestral Grade =(Average Class Standing x 75%)+(Final Output x 25%)

1.5

To describe local and network applications;

To describe the different types of convergence;
To describe the purpose of OS and identify the
common OS; and
To understand the topologies.
To measure the preparedness of students in Topics 1
to 4.
To measure the knowledge gained in their self study;
To develop the study habits of students in preparations
to board exam;
Explain the rules and format of communications;
Define the Ethernet network; and
Describe the communication devices.
To be able to understand the Hierarchical design of
Ethernet network.
To be able to understand the purpose of network
devices.
To define the broadcast and collision domain.

Teaching Strategies
Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Class Activities
Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work
Simulation using
Packet Tracer

4. Cabling Standard

1.5

5. Network Threats

1.5

6. Classful Addressing

1.5

Exercises 1 (Seat Work)

Solution to Exercises 1

To be able to understand the different network cables

use in data communications; and
To be able to understand the cable standards
use in computer network.

To be able to identify the different threats in data network.

Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work

To be able to understand the different Classes; and

To be able to understand the purpose of IP Address
in computer network, different IP classes, and
hierarchical addressing scheme.

1
0.5

To practice the knowledge gained in Classful

Addressing.

7. Virtual Local Area Network

(VLAN)

1.5

To differentiate VLAN from LAN; and

To understand the purpose and importance of VLAN.

Exercises 2 (Seat Work)

Solution to Exercises 2

1
0.5

To practice the knowledge gained in VLSM.

Drill problems
Individual or group
work

Gospel Reading
Seat Work, Board Work
and Recitations
Assignment as
supplement activity

Quiz 2 (Coverage: Topic 5 to 7)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 2.

1
0.5

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in

cabling standard classful, and classless IP
addressing scheme.
To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the
topics discussed in prelim period.

Individual examination
Discussion

Gospel Reading
Graded Quiz

Individual examination
Written examination

Gospel Reading
Graded Exam

Prelim Examinations

Simulation using
Packet Tracer

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B. Midterm Period (18Hrs)
Topics

Hours

1. Network Protocol and Open

System Interconnected (OSI)

1.5

Quiz 1 (Coverage: Topic 1to 3)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

1
0.5

Learning Objectives

To be able to learn the network protocol and the 7

layers (OSI Model).

To measure the preparedness of students in Topics

1 to 3.
To measure the knowledge gained in their self
study;
To develop the study habits of students in
preparations to board exam;

Teaching Strategies

Class Activities

Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work

Individual examination
Discussion

Gospel Reading
Graded Quiz

Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work

1.5

To be able to subnet Class C IP address.

To be able to learn how to segment a network
using VLAN and VLSM technique.

1.5

To be able to learn the different Service Set design

and protocol.

4.Basic Switch Configuration using

CLI

1.5

To configure the basic function of Cisco switch.

5.Basic Router Configuration using

CLI

1.5

To configure the basic function of Cisco router.

1
0.5

2. Variable Length Subnet Masking

(VLSM): Class C, Class B, and
Class A
3. Wireless Topology
3.1. Basic Service Set
3.2. Extended Service Set

Exercises 1
(Packet Tracer Activity)

To be able to practice basic configurations of Cisco

switch and router.

Simulation using
Packet Tracer

Drill problems
Individual or group
work

Gospel Reading
SW, BW and
Assignment as
supplement activity

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6.Switching Protocol

7.Routing Protocol

1.5

To understand the trunking protocol; and

To be able to configure Cisco switch Trunking
protocol.

1.5

To understand the RIP v1 and RIP v2; and

To be able to configure Cisco router RIP protocol.

Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work
Simulation using
Packet Tracer

Quiz 2: (Coverage: Topic 4 to 7)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 2.

0.5

Midterm Examination

C. FINAL PERIOD (18Hrs)

Topics
1. Configurations of Cisco Switch
1.1. Default Route
1.2. DHCP
1.3. Static NAT
1.4. Backing up

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in

Class A and B subnetting, NAT and PAT, Network
Protocol, and OSI.

Individual examination
Discussion

Gospel Reading
Graded Quiz

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the

topics discussed in Midterm Period.

Individual examination
Written examination

Gospel Reading
Graded Exam

Hour
s

Learning Objectives

1.5

To be able to program the Cisco switch to perform

default route, DHCP, and Static NAT; and

To be able to learn how to backup the

configurations.

Teaching Strategies
Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
Presentation
Self Study/Research
Sharing

Class Activities
Gospel Reading
Power Point
Presentation
Discussion
Sharing
Recitation
Board Work
Seat Work
Simulation using
Packet Tracer

Quiz 1 (Coverage: Topic 1to 2)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

1
0.5

To measure the preparedness of students in Topics 1

to 3.
To measure the knowledge gained in their self study;
To develop the study habits of students in
preparations to board exam;

Individual examination
Discussion

Gospel Reading
Graded Quiz

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2. Switching Protocol
2.1. VLAN
2.2. Virtual Trunking Protocol

1.5

To be able to learn the purpose of VTP; and

To be able to learn the design and commands for
switch VTP configurations.

Exercises 1
(Packet Tracer Activity)

1.5

To be able to simulate the VLAN and VTP.

3. Transport Protocol

1.5

To be able to learn the different uses of transport

protocol.

4. Network Security

1.5

To be able to learn how to secure a network.

5.Design Procedure

1.5

To learn the steps in creating a network design.

6.Troubleshooting

1.5

To gain basic troubleshooting knowledge in data

network.

Design Project:. Discussion of

Network Design and Configurations
requirements
(using Packet Tracer)

1.5

Quiz 2 (Coverage: Topic 3 to 6)

Discussion of Answers to Quiz 1.

1
0.5

Final Examination

1.5

Comprehensive Examination

1.5

Lecture
Discussion
Power Point
presentation
Sharing

Gospel Reading
Discussion
Power Point
presentation
Recitation

To be able to apply the knowledge gained in data

communications thru design and network devices
configurations.
.

Study of Previous
Case Studies

Gospel Reading
Sharing
Discussion

To be able to measure the knowledge

Individual examination
Discussion

Gospel Reading
Graded Quiz

To be able to measure the knowledge gained in the

topics discussed in Final Period.
To be able to measure the knowledge gained in data
communication.

Individual examination
Written examination

Gospel Reading
Graded Exam

VI. COURSE POLICIES

A. Students are allowed 20% of the total hours for the term for absences inclusive of tardiness. All absences or tardiness after that shall mean
excessive absences, which merits a grade of 0.00.
B. Students who want to be excused for a class, an activity, an exam, etc. or would like to seek for an extension to any class requirement, should
provide the necessary documents prior to being absent or immediately after the missed date which is in accordance to the student handbook.
C. Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Assignments turned in after the due time will NOT be accepted. No special assignment is
given to make up for any missed assignment.

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D. Make-up quizzes may be given at anytime during the period (prelim, midterm, and final) in accordance to what is written on the students
handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.)
E. Special major exams may be given and are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams in accordance to what is written on
the students handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.) A special examination permit should be secured and processed.
F. Major examination exemptions are in accordance to the discretion of the faculty handling the subject which is based on students academic
performance. Moreover, student outputs are given grades based on the criteria set by the faculty handling the subject.
G. Students should be honest at all times; cheating and plagiarism in any form could merit a 0.0 grade. Cheating during quizzes will merit a grade
of 0.00 for the term, and cheating during major examinations will merit a grade of 0.00 for the semester.
H. Cellular phones should always be in silent mode or turned-off during class hours. Any disturbance caused by not following the said policy will be
raised to the D.O.
I. The use of any e-gadgets is strictly prohibited unless otherwise relevant to the class discussion. The discipline officer will sanction anyone
caught not following the said policy.
J. All written reports or written presentations should be submitted to the instructor at-least 3 days prior the assigned date.
K. Any complaints (way and mode of teaching, grading, etc.) against the teacher or against any classmates (relative to the class) should be
immediately and properly addressed to the faculty concerned for resolution.
L. Students may seek the help of their adviser in resolving the issue with regards to the subject-teacher.
IV.
TEXTBOOK
Cisco Networking Academy Program (2005), CCNA 1 & 2 Companion Guide (3 rd Ed), Pearson Education South Asia PTE. LTD, TK 5105.5.C497 2005
V.

REFERENCES
Books:
Forouzan, Behrouz A., Data communications and networking, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill international ed., McGraw Hill Higher Education, TK 5105 .F769d
2007
Stallings, William, Data and computer communications, 4th ed., international ed., Prentice Hall, TK 5105 .St18 1995
Rains, Alvin L., Local area networking with Novell Software, 2nd ed., Boyd & Fraser Pub., TK 5105.7 .R136 1994

ELECTRONIC REFERENCES
http://www.cisconetacad.net
JOURNALS
Other references may be required and/or provided as necessary.
Prepared:
The Syllabi Committee

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Endorsed:
Ma. Estrella Natalie B. Pineda, MSManE, PIE
Chair, Engineering Department

Approved:
Jose Rizaldy De Armas, MEng, PECE
Head, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology