MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CMP4503 Advanced Computer Networks Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ECE GELAL SOYAK
Course Objectives: This course covers current topics related to computer networks. The aim of the course is to examine the various solutions provided through computer networks (e.g., video transfer, smart cities, distributed computing, scalable algorithms).

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Becoming familiar with emerging network paradigms such as Internet of Things and Software Defined Networks.
II. Understanding of various network infrastructures such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Content Delivery Network (CDN).
III. Understanding network fundamentals such as distributed systems and network security.
IV. Gaining a deep understanding of the trade-offs in improving network performance.
V. Gaining practice in critically understanding and presenting new network architectures and technologies.

Course Content

Within the scope of the course, basic concepts and technologies related to modern computer networks are taught. The content to be covered in the course is gathered under three main topics: (1) wireless networks and protocols, (2) virtualization in networks, (3) data centers and cloud computing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, network design principles overview
2) Home networks, Wi-Fi
3) Internet Service Providers, Content Distribution Networks
4) Sensor and ad hoc networks, routing, Internet of Things
5) Wireless mesh networks
6) Introduction to distributed systems
7) Mid-term review
8) Software-Defined Networks, network virtualization
9) Cloud networks, data center networks
10) Multimedia networks, multicasting
11) Edge computing
12) Network security
13) Final presentations (I)
14) Final presentations (II)

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 10 % 40
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 30
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 6 1 6
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 99

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution