INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah / Institute Engineering

Department / Centre Electrical & Computer Engineering

Programme B. Eng (Electronics Computer and Information) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode Data Communications /Full time

Course Code ECE 3141

Name (s) of Academic
Prof. Dr. Farhat Anwar
staff / Instructor(s)
Rationale for the
Required course for Electronics Computer and Information
inclusion of the course /
Engineering Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Every Semester
Offered
Status Core
Level 3

Proposed Start Date Semester 1, 2016-17

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Independent Learning

Face to Face Assessments

Total
Midterm
Practical

Student
Tutorial
Lecture

Total Student Learning

Final

Learning
Time (SLT)
Time

42 2 3 81 128
Credit Value / Hours 3/128

Pre-requisites (if any) ECE 2231

Co-requisites (if any) None

 The objectives of this course are to:
1. Develop an understanding of the basic characteristics,
principles, and operations of data communications
Systems.
2. Introduce the network models, standards and protocols
used in the data communication systems.
3. Expose students to the physical and the data link layer
Course Objectives
functionalities and techniques for LANs and WANs in
general, and to provide a detailed description of selected
LANs and WANs.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the role of network reference models in data

Learning Outcomes
communications and analyze the services and features of
the various layers.
2. Explain data encoding and error correction techniques.
3. Explain link-layer error correction, access control and flow
control techniques.
4. Analyze, compare and illustrate common data
communication technologies in LAN and WAN networks.

Skills and how they are developed and assessed:

Skills Development Assessment
Transferable Skills: Technical Lectures Written Assessment
Analytical Labs Report

Teaching-Learning and
Lectures, Quizzes, Lab reports, Mid-term and Final examination
assessment strategy

Data communications model, data transmission, Nyquist and

Shannon criteria, transmission media, data encoding, flow and
Course Synopsis error control, data link control, multiplexing, circuit and packet
switching, LAN and WAN technologies, Ethernet, frame relay,
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).

Mode of Delivery Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.

LO Method %
Assessment Methods and 1,2,3 Quiz 10
Type/Course Assessement 2,3,4 Assignment 10
State weightage of each 4 Lab 15
type of assessment. 1,2,3,4 Mid-term Test 25
1,2,3,4 Final Examination 40

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

 Learning Outcome of the course Programme Outcomes
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
Explain the role of network reference models in
data communications and analyze the services and
features of the various layers.
Explain data encoding and error correction
techniques.
Explain link-layer error correction, access control
and flow control techniques.
Analyze, compare and illustrate common data
communication technologies in LAN and WAN
networks.
Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks Topics Task/Reading
Hours
1 Introduction and Overview of Data Communications: Chapter 1, 2
Data communication concepts, protocols and standards,
standards organizations, line configurations and
topology, transmission modes, the Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) model, layered architecture and
layer functionalities, TCP/IP protocol suites.
2 Data and Signals: Analog and digital data, analog and Chapter 3
digital signals, periodic and nonperiodic signals, channel
impairment, effect of noise and bandwidth on data rate
limit, Nyquist and Shannon criteria.
3-4 Digital and Analog Transmission: Line coding, block Chapter 4, 5
coding, Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Delta
Modulation, (DM), transmission modes, amplitude shift
keying, frequency shift keying, phase shift keying.
5 Bandwidth Utilization: Frequency Division Multiplexing, Chapter 6
Time Division Multiplexing, Wave Division
Multiplexing, analog and digital hierarchy, statistical
Time Division Multiplexing.
6 Transmission Media: guided media, twisted pair cable, Chapter 7
coaxial cable, optical fiber, unguided Media,
Performance.
7 Switching: circuit switching, packet switching, datagram Chapter 8
approach, virtual circuit approach, space division
switches, time division switches, circuit and packet
switch structure and design.
8 Error Detection and Correction: types of errors, Chapter 10
redundancy, error detection versus error correction,
Hamming distance, block codes, Cyclic codes,
Checksum, encoder and decoder design.
8-9 Data Link Control and Protocols: framing, Chapter 11
character-oriented protocols, bit-oriented protocols, flow
control, error control, Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ),
Stop-and-Wait ARQ, Sliding Window ARQ, High-level
Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol.
10 Channel Access Techniques: Random access, ALOHA, Chapter 12
S-ALOHA, CSMA, persistence methods, CSMA/CD,
CSMA/CA, controlled access, channelization schemes.
11 Wired and Wireless LANs: IEEE standard for LANs, Chapter 13
logical link control (LLC), media access control (MAC),
IEEE 802.3 LAN, evolution of Ethernet, Wireless LAN
architecture, hidden and exposed terminal problem,
Bluetooth.
12 Connecting LANs: connecting devices, transparent Chapter 17
bridges, spanning tree algorithm, backbone networks,
virtual LANs.
13-14 Wireless and Wired WANs: cellular telephony, satellite Chapter 14,16
networks, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET),
Frame Relay, Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)

Required references supporting the course

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Forouzan, B. A., (2013). Data Communications and Networking, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

Recommended references supporting the course

Gupta, P. C. (1996). Data Communications. Prentice Hall.

Hallsal, F., (1996). Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. 4th Edition,
Addison Wesley.
Stallings, W., (2007). Data and Computer Communications. 8th Edition, Prentice Hall.
Tanenbaum, A.S., (2002). Computer Networks. 4/e, Prentice Hall.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Dr. Farhat Anwar Othman O. Khalifa Amir Akramin Shafie

Professor Head of Department Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:

Programme Learning Outcome (PO) MQF Domain

1. Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics,
sciences, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to
1&6
the solution of complex engineering problems;

2. Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, research relevant

literature and analyze complex engineering problems, and reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural 1&6
sciences and engineering sciences;

3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions, exhibiting

innovativeness, for complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
2, 3 & 6
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, economical,
ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.

4. Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems,

displaying creativeness, using research-based knowledge, and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of 2&6
data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate

techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including
prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an 7
understanding of the limitations;

6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on

contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural,
contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to 3&4
professional engineering practices.

7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of

professional engineering solutions in societal, global, and environmental
contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable 3&4
development;

8. Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and

commit to responsibilities and norms of professional engineering code
3&4
of practices.

9. Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex

engineering activities with the engineering community and with society
at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports
5&7
and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions;

10. Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an

individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-
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disciplinary settings.

11. Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the 7
preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning
 in the broadest context of technological change.

12. Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge

and understanding of engineering management and financial principles
and apply these to ones own work, as a member and/or leader in a team,
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to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify
opportunities of entrepreneurship.

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.