United Arab Emirates University,

Department of Electrical Engineering

ECOM442 – Data Communication & Networks

(2nd Semester AY 2010-2011)

Catalog Data This course provides exercises and labs to supplement the data
communication and Network course (ECOM432). It helps students to gain
the knowledge and practice the skills associated with computer networks.
The lab experiments cover Cabling and Testing, Building a Network,
Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing, Network Monitoring, and
Wireless LAN.

Credit 1 hour
Prerequisites
by course Co-requisites: ECOM 432 Data Communication & Networks
Prerequisites
by topics Each student should have a general knowledge of computer systems.

Textbook A.W. Rufi, P. Oppenheimer, B. Woodward, G. Brady, Network Fundamentals

CCNA exploration Labs and Study Guide

Instructor Dr. Hend Alqamzi, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Phone: +9713 7133058
Office:Jimi1, electrical engineering building.
Email:Hend.Alqamzi@uaeu.ac.ae

Teaching Assistants Eng. Abdul Rahman Daher

Course Objectives:
1. Reinforce data communication and networking concepts.
2. Gain networking skills.

Course Outcomes:
By the end of the term, you should be able to:
1. Use the WireShark network protocol analyzer software to capture, display, and analyze traffic
from a live network [K].
2. Use and configure network applications using the Packet Tracer simulation tool. [K].
3. Learn how TCP and UDP apply to common applications [K].
4. Practice IP addressing, subnetting, and building and configuring a complex network [K].
5. Examine ARP frames and switch MAC address tables [K].
6. Design and cable a network, connect devices, and develop an addressing and testing scheme
[K].
Final Examination: ECOM442/01 6th June, 2011 2:00 - 4:00
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ECOM442/51 7 June, 2011 12:00 - 2:00
Computer Usage: Students will use the Lab desktops and their laptops to perform the lab
experiments.
Grading policy: Midterm exam 20%
Final exam 30%
Lab experiments 30%
Quizzes 20%
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Engineering topics: 100 %

Student Policy:
All students must read the university policy related to cheating and plagiarism provided with course
documents on black board.