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This course outline provides information for an introductory course on data communication and computer networks at the University of Zimbabwe's Department of Computer Science. The 60-hour course will cover topics like TCP/IP, Ethernet, IP addressing, routing protocols, switching, WAN technologies, network management, and IPv6. Assessment will be based on midterm tests, a final exam, and students will gain an understanding of small to medium network design and implementation. The course is intended to provide a solid foundation in data communication and networking concepts.

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Bmapako@science Uz Ac ZW

This course outline provides information for an introductory course on data communication and computer networks at the University of Zimbabwe's Department of Computer Science. The 60-hour course will cover topics like TCP/IP, Ethernet, IP addressing, routing protocols, switching, WAN technologies, network management, and IPv6. Assessment will be based on midterm tests, a final exam, and students will gain an understanding of small to medium network design and implementation. The course is intended to provide a solid foundation in data communication and networking concepts.

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UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Narration: INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMMUNICATION

 Course Code: HCT 207

Contact Hours: 60

Course Leader: Mr. B.Mapako

Cell: 0719 845 018

E-mail: [email protected]/ [email protected]

Lecture Times: 1400-1600 (Monday to Friday)

Course Description
This is an introductory course in Data Communication and Computer Networks. The course
is designed with objectives: Provide solid foundation in the field of data communication and
computer networks, give practical experience on networks and networking devices, introduce
the cutting-edge technologies. Topics discussed will include layered network architecture,
Link Layer protocols, Local Area Networks, Internet Protocol, Network management, Access
control lists, Wide Area Networks, and Routing.
Upon completion of this course, you will have
 An understanding of small and medium-sized networks, including general network
technologies
 The ability to design small and medium-sized networks and implement the designs.

Course content
1. Basic Knowledge of TCP/IP
1.1 Introduction to Transmission Media
1.2 Ethernet framing
1.3 IP addressing
1.4 ICMP protocol
1.5 ARP protocol
1.6 Transport layer protocol
1.7 Data forwarding Scenario

2. Introduction to the VRP


2.1 VRP Foundation
2.2 Navigating the CLI
2.3 File System Navigation and Management
2.4 VRP Operating system Image management

3. Introduction to the Ethernet Switching


3.1 Establishing a Single Switched Network
3.2 Spanning Tree Protocol
3.3 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

4. Introduction to the IP Unicast Routing


4.1 Basic Knowledge of IP Routing
4.2 IP Static Route
4.3 Link State Routing with OSPF

5. Introduction to the basic IP Serivce


5.1 DHCP Protocol Principles
5.2 FTP Protocol Principles
5.3 Telnet Protocol Principles

6. Advanced switching technologies


6.1 Link aggregation
6.2 VLAN Principle
6.3 VLAN Routing
7. Introduction to WAN
7.1 Principle and Configuration of HDLC and PPP
7.2 Principle and Configuration of PPPoE

8. Introduction to Access Control


8.1 Network address translation
8.2 Access control list
8.3 AAA
8.4 Securing Data with IPsec VPN
8.5 Generic Routing Encapsulation

9. Introduction to Network Management


9.1 Simple Network Management Protocol

10. Introducing IPv6 Networks


10.1 Introducing IPv6 Networks
10.2 IPv6 Routing Technologies
10.3 IPv6 Application Service - DHCPv6

11. Basic knowledge of MPLS and SR


11.1 MPLS basic principle
11.2 Segment Routing basic principle

Student Assessment

1. Tests: 50%

2. Final Examination:                                     50%

References
Huawei Technologies Co, 2019. HCIA-Routing & Switching Entry Training Materials V2.5
Huawei Technologies Co, 2019. HCIA-Routing & Switching Intermediate Training Materials
V2.5
Huawei Technologies Co, 2017. HCNA Networking Study Guide 2017. Springer Verlag,
Singapor.
Peterson and Davie. Computer Networks (2nd Edition). San Francisco, CA: Morgan
Kaufmann Publishers, 1999. ISBN: 1558605142 .
Walrand and Varaiya. High Performance Communication Networks. San Francisco, CA:
Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 1996. ISBN: 1558603417.
Tanenbaum, A. S. Computer Networks. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, 2003.
ISBN: 0130661023.
Stevens. TCP/IP Illustrated. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., c1994-c1996. ISBN:
0201633469.
Kleinrock, Leonard. Queueing Systems, Vol 1: Theory. New York, NY: Wiley J., 1975.
ISBN: 0471491101.

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