Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EEE545COMPUTER NETWORKS I3+0+03617.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge about the structure, technology, and construction of computer networks.
Course Content The course covers topics such as the definition of computer networks, connection types, fundamental communication techniques, wired and wireless network structures, digital coding techniques, network architectures, Ethernet, the Internet, switching and routing algorithms, and flow diagrams.
Course Methods and Techniques The course consists of one midterm exam, one final exam, and assignments given throughout the semester.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Mahmut AYKAÇ maykac@gantep.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. MAHMUT AYKAÇ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes derived from various sources.
Course Notes • 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi
• 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L
Dordal
• 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %30
Science %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 5 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Weekly lecture hours 1 3 3
Weekly practical lecture hours 5 5 25
Reading Activities 5 3 15
Internet browsing, library work 5 5 25
Report preparation 5 3 15
Presentation preparation 5 5 25
Presentation 5 5 25
Midterm and midterm exam preparation 5 3 15
Final exam and preparation for the final exam 5 5 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 173

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Fundamentals of data transfer in the field of communications.
2 General structure of computer networks
3 Digital Coding Techniques
5 Wired and Wireless Network Structures
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4 Ethernet and the Internet

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction Achieving Connectivity Coaxial Cable Twisted Pair Wiring Fiber Optics None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
2 Microwave Line of Sight Satellites Cellular Systems Ad Hoc Networks Wireless Sensor Networks None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
3 Multiplexing Frequency Division Multiplexing Time Division Multiplexing Frequency Hopping Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
4 Ethernet 10Mbps Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet(GBE) None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
5 Higher Ethernet Speeds None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
6 Ethernet Packet Format Time Slot and Collisions Exponential Backoff Algorithm None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
7 Datagram Forwarding More about Package Ethernet Learning Algorithm None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
8 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Token Ring Virtual Circuits Collisions None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
9 Hidden Nodes Bandwith Cost Multipath None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
10 Links Encoding and Framing Digital Signal Encoding Formats NRZ (Non-Return to Zero) None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
11 NRZL (Non-Return to Zero Level) NRZI (NRZ Inverted) Manchester Encoding Differential Manchester Encoding None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
12 4B/5B Framing HDLC(High-level Data Link Control) Time Division Multiplexing None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
13 IP Version 4 IP Address Classes IP v4 Header None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum
14 Fragmentation IPv4 Subnets None 1- An Introduction to Computer Networking, Thomas G. Robetazzi • 2- An Introduction to Computer Networks, Release 1.8.16, Peter L Dordal • 3- Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4
All 5 4
In1 5
In2
In3 5 4
In5 4
Co4 4

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