ECTS - Computer Networks and Operating Systems

Computer Networks and Operating Systems (CMPE338) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Networks and Operating Systems CMPE338 6. Semester 3 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of the course is to teach fundamentals of data communication and computer networks with a focus on well-known Internet application, fundamental issues of operating systems such as processes, scheduling, synchronization, deadlocks, virtual memory and paging.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Discuss the concepts of data communication, networking, protocols and standards
  • Describe OSI layered architecture for computer networks. Identify the functions of TCP/IP and the matching with OSI layers
  • Review the running principles of well-known applications in Internet
  • Discuss the concept of process, thread, communication, multitasking features
  • Describe basic algorithms like scheduling, deadlock detection and synchronization tools
  • Describe memory structure, virtual memory concept and paging
Course Content Basic concepts of computer networking, UDP and TCP services, reliability in data communication, network layer addressing, segment, datagram, frame structures, processes, scheduling algorithms, deadlock detection algorithms, semaphores, basic virtual memory structure and page replacement algorithms.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to computer networks. Circuit and packet switching, Chapter 1(main text)
2 ISO layered structure for network services. Delay, loss and throughput. Chapter 1
3 Fundamentals of well-known Internet applications (HTTP, SMTP, DNS) Chapter 2
4 Overview of transport layer services (UDP, TCP). Reliability in transport layer. Segment structures (UDP/TCP) Chapter 3
5 Network layer and network layer addressing. Basics of IP-routing. Datagram structure Chapter 4
6 Overview of link layer services. Ethernet frame structure. Computer networking topologies. Switches and hubs. Chapter 5
7 Recitation Lecture notes
8 Process and thread concept, multitasking Chapter 2,3,4
9 Scheduling Algorithms Chapter 5
10 Synchronization, Mutual exclusion Chapter 6
11 Semaphores Chapter 6
12 Deadlock detection Chapter 7
13 Virtual Memory Concept Chapter 8,9
14 Paging algorithms Chapter 8,9

Sources

Course Book 1. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7/E, James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Pearson, 2017, ISBN-13: 9780133594140. (5/E or higher)
2. Operating System Concepts, 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2005, Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne, ISBN 0-471-69466-5.
Other Sources 3. Computer Networks 5/E, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall, Prentice Hall., 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0132126953
4. Introduction to Data Networks, Lawrence Harte, ALTHOS Publishing, 2005
5. Bilgisayar Ağları, Nazife Baykal, Sas Bilişim, 2005
6. TCP/IP Tutorial and Technical Overview, On-line book available at “http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/” Redbooks, published 19 December 2006, Last accessed May 14, 2009
7. Modern Operating Systems, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 2001.
8. Operating Systems, Gary Nutt, Addison-Wesley, 2004.
9. Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles, 6/e, Prentice Hall, by Stallings, ISBN-10: 0136006329 | ISBN-13: 9780136006329

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 1 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 55
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computing fields; ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these fields in solving engineering problems related to information systems. X
2 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the information systems discipline. X
6 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 a. Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. b. Knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development.
9 a. Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Knowledge of the standards utilized in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. c. Knowledge on sustainable development.
11 a. Knowledge of the effects of information systems engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. b. Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 5 80
Laboratory 2 4 8
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics 4 1 4
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 5 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 154