GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Program Name: Bachelor of Computer Applications

Level: Under Graduate
Course / Subject Code: BC03001031
Course / Subject Name: Computer Networking

w. e. f. Academic Year: 2025-26

Semester: 3
Category of the Course: Core Courses

Prerequisite: Basic Concept of Data Structures, Operating systems, Programming Language and
Knowledge of Linux OS.
Rationale:  The subject intends to introduce the concept of information exchange across the
network.
 Students will learn the base concepts of layering approach for the communication
through the OSI and TCP/IP models.
 Students will learn the dedicated functionality of every layer, which is required to
perform specific tasks for the communication.
 Students will gain basic insight of programming for the network solutions.
Course Outcome:
After Completion of the Course, students will be able to:
No. Course Outcomes RBT Level*
1 Explain the basic concepts and architecture of computer networks, including UN
network topologies, models (OSI and TCP/IP), and types of networks.
2 Discuss various components required to build different types of wired and UN
wireless networks.
3 Describe the role and responsibilities of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model, AP
including framing, addressing, and error detection. Compare different MAC
protocols in terms of efficiency and collision handling.
4 Design network architecture, assign IP addressing and apply various routing CR
algorithms to find shortest paths for network-layer packet delivery. Evaluate
error control and flow control at transport layer.
5 Understand and evaluate application layer protocols DNS, HTTP and WWW. AN
*RM: Remember, UN: Understand, AP: Apply, AN: Analyze, EL: Evaluate, CR: Create

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Total Credits
Assessment Pattern and Marks
(in Hours) L+T+ (PR/2) Total
Theory Tutorial / Practical Marks
L T PR C
ESE (E) PA / CA (M) PA/CA (I) ESE (V)
3 0 2 4 70 30 20 30 150

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Computer Applications
Level: Under Graduate
Course / Subject Code: BC03001031
Course / Subject Name: Computer Networking
Course Content:
Unit Content No. of Weightage
No. Hours (%)
1 Introduction:
Use of Computer Network, Types of Computer Networks, Personal
Area Network, Local Area Network, Metropolitan Area Network,
Wide Area Network, Internetworks, ARPANET, NSFNET, The 5 10
Internet Architecture, Protocol Layering, Connection-Oriented
Service, Connectionless Service, Service Primitives, Relationship of
Services to Protocols, OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP Reference Model
2 Physical Layer:
Guided Transmission Media, Persistent Storage, Twisted Pairs,
Coaxial Cable, Fiber Optics, Wireless Transmission, The
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Radio Transmission, Microwave 7 15
Transmission, Infrared Transmission, Light Transmission, Digital
Modulation, Multiplexing, Public Switched Telephone Network,
Switching
3 Data Link Layer:
Data Link Layer Design Issues, Error Detection and Correction,
Simplex Link Layer Protocols: Utopia, Stop-and-Wait, Sequence
Number and ARQ, Piggybacking, Sliding Windows, One-bit Sliding
Window, Go-Back-N, Selective Repeat
Medium Access Control Sub Layer: 13 30
Channel Allocation Problem, ALOHA, Carrier Sense Multiple Access
Protocols, Collision Free Protocols, Wireless LAN Protocol, IEEE
802.11 Architecture and Protocol Stack, 802.11 Physical Layer, 802.11
MAC Sublayer Protocol, 802.11 Frame Structure, Bluetooth
Architecture
4 Network Layer:
Network Layer Design Issues, Optimality Principle, Shortest Path
Algorithm, Flooding, Distance Vector Routing, Link State Routing,
Need for Traffic Management, Traffic Aware Routing, Admission
Control, Load Shedding, Random Early Detection, Choke Packets, 13 30
Explicit Congestion Notification, IPv4 Classfull Addressing
Transport Layer:
Transport Service, Services Provided to the Upper Layers, Transport
Service Primitives, Elements of Transport Protocols, Transport Layer

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Computer Applications
Level: Under Graduate
Course / Subject Code: BC03001031
Course / Subject Name: Computer Networking
Addressing, Connection Establishment, Connection Release,
Congestion Control, UDP, TCP
5 Application Layer:
7 15
Domain Name System (DNS), Electronic Mail, World Wide Web
Total Hours: 45 100%

Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks (in %)
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
20 30 20 10 10 10
Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

References/Suggested Learning Resources:

Textbook:
1. Computer Networks, By: Andrew S Tanenbaum, Nick Feamster, David Wethrall, 6th Edition,
Pearson Education India, ISBN: 978-1-292-37406-2
Reference Books:
1. Data Communications and Networking, By: Behrouz A. Forouzan, 5th Edition, Mc Graw Hill
Publication, ISBN: 978-0-07-337622-6
2. Computer Networking A Top-Down Approach, By: James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, 8th Edition,
Pearson Publication, ISBN: 978-1-292-40546-9
3. Computer Networks, By: Bhushan Trivedi, Oxford Publication, ISBN: 978-0198066774

List of Useful websites / MOOCs

1. Learners are advised to opt for NPTEL and SWAYAM courses that are relevant to this course

Suggested Course Practical List:

1 Make the students aware about the IT/Network infrastructure of their parent institute.
2 Study the basic network commands and Network configuration commands.
3 Study of different types of Network cables and practically implement the cross-wired cable
and straight through cable using clamping tool.
4 Performing an Initial Switch Configuration.
5 Performing an Initial Router Configuration.
6 Configuring and Troubleshooting a Switched Network.
7 Connecting a Switch.

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Computer Applications
Level: Under Graduate
Course / Subject Code: BC03001031
Course / Subject Name: Computer Networking
8 Configuring WEP on a Wireless Router.
9 Interpreting Ping and Traceroute Output.
10 Configuring a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server.
11 Installation and introduction of simulation tools packet tracer/GNS3.
12 Recognize the physical topology and cabling (coaxial, OFC, UTP, STP) of a network.
13 Install and configure a network interface card in a workstation.
14 Managing user accounts in windows and LINUX.
15 Sharing of Hardware resources in the network.
16 Use of Netstat and its options.
17 Connectivity troubleshooting using PING, IPCONFIG, IFCONFIG.
18 Installation of Network Operating System (NOS).
19 Visit nearby industries for the latest networking techniques.
20 Create a network of at least 6 computers.
21 Study and use of wireshark to capture and analyze the network traffic.

CO- PO Mapping:

Semester : Course Name : Computer Networking

3 POs
Course
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
Outcomes
CO1 3 2 - - - - - - - - -
CO2 3 2 2 1 - - - - - - -
CO3 3 3 2 1 1 - - - - - -
CO4 3 3 2 2 2 2 - - - - -
CO5 3 3 2 1 3 - - 1 - - -
Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low and ‘-’ for no correlation of each CO with PO.
Note: The CO-PO mapping is indicative; the institute/faculty member can change as required.
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